Tai chi
The Tai Chi course—designed and executed in cooperation with a professional Tai Chi instructor—aimed to reduce falls by improving balance, posture and active range of motion through the variations of classic Tai Chi exercises. The protocol progressed from simple postural control, body weight shifting and static balance training to the coordinated series of Tai Chi movements which eventually allowed independent training. Particular attention was given to lower limb strength, postural muscles and coordination. A standard Tai Chi protocol was issued for all participants throughout the study.