The Effects of Tai-Chi on Seniors with Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

Fifty-six older adults with moderate to profound developmental disabilities, participated in a 24-week program of Tai-Chi exercises. Data were collected prior to and following the exercises in eight physiological measures; systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respiration rate, heart rate, upper extremity reach, body temperature and two sep-Howard Kaplan is Lifespire Supervising Psychologist, Rita Brooks is Lifespire Physical Therapist,