Tai Chi is widely recognised as one of the most effective practices for reducing the risk of falls. It supports muscle function, builds strength and endurance, and improves coordination, posture, and emotional wellbeing.
The Tai Chi for Arthritis program is grounded in the Sun style of tai chi, known for its gentle and flowing movements. Most participants can become comfortable with the core movements within 8 to 12 one-hour sessions, especially when paired with regular personal practice. The program also offers room to grow—those who progress further will discover deeper skills, a higher level of tai chi, and lasting health benefits.
You don’t need to have arthritis to experience the value of this program. Whether managing joint concerns or simply seeking to stay active, Tai Chi for * Arthritis can enhance balance, reduce the risk of falling, ease stress, and increase inner calm.
Why Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Works
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a research-backed program developed by Dr Paul Lam. It was specifically created to help older adults feel more stable and confident. Participants in the program learn to:
• Improve balance, flexibility, strength, and mobility
• Support mental wellbeing and relaxation
• Reduce pain and stiffness
• Prevent falls and maintain independence
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other health departments and arthritis foundations around the world recommend this program. Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia, has created a series of tai Chi for Health programs to improve people's health and wellness.
Tunde-World offers Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—an evidence-based program to improve balance, strength, and mobility while reducing joint pain and the risk of falls in Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Tunde has been awarded:
Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Instructor
Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Arthritis - The Scientific Evidence
In traditional Chinese medicine, — your life energy—is considered vital for health and wellbeing. Tai Chi for Arthritis supports this energy through gentle, flowing movements that are both safe and effective.
The program is designed to be easy to learn and accessible, with most people able to pick up the basic forms within a few days or weeks. Any movements considered high-risk have been removed and replaced with safer, more health-enhancing alternatives.
Created specifically for people with arthritis, Tai Chi for Arthritis helps improve muscular strength, flexibility, and overall fitness — three key elements for reducing joint pain and maintaining mobility. It also emphasises weight shifting and body awareness, which enhances balance and helps to prevent falls.
The Core Movements on both sides - 1-6:
Form 1 -Commencement
Form 2 -Open and Close
Form 3 -Single Whip (right)
Form 4 -Wave Hands (right)
Form 5 -Open and Close
Form 6 -Single Whip (left)
Form 7 -Wave Hands (left)
Form 8 -Open and Close
Form 9 –Closing
The Extension Movements on both sides 7-21:
Form 9 -Brush Knee (left)
Form 10 -Play the Lute
Form 11 -Parry and Punch
Form 12 -Block and Close
Form 13 -Push the Mountain
Form 14 -Open and Close
Form 15 -Brush Knee (right)
Form 16 -Play the Lute
Form 17 -Parry and Punch
Form 18 -Block and Close
Form 19 -Push the Mountain
Form 20 -Open and Close
Form 21 -Closing
Resources
* National Institute of Health: National Centre of Complementary and Alternative Medicinehttp://nccam.nih.gov/health/taichi/
* Harvard Medical Newsletter:https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletters/Harvard_Womens_Health_Watch/2009/May/The-health-benefits-of-tai-chi target="_blank"
* The Tai Chi for Arthritis program is effective. Over ten scientific studies have shown it relieves pain, maintains and improves health and the quality of life. Because of this arthritis organizations, including the Arthritis Foundations in USA and Australia, Arthritis Care of UK, and Osteoporosis Australia, are supporting it. Article from https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org" target="_blank"/
Related articles
* https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org" target="_blank"/
* Tai Chi for Arthritis study (same Tai Chi program) published in the Arthritis Care and Research Journal April 2007
* Dr Choi J.H., Moon J.S. and Song R. (2005) "The Effects of Sun-Style Tai Chi Exercise on Physical Fitness and Fall Prevention in Fall-Prone Adults", Journal of Advanced Nursing, 51(2), 150-157
* Ching-Huey Chen, Miaofen Yen, Susan Fetzer, Li-Hua Lo, Paul Lam; “The Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Elders with Osteoarthritis: A Longitudinal Study”, Asian Nursing Research December 2008 Vol 2 No 4.