THE IMPACT OF PARTICIPATION IN AN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY TAI CHI PROGRAM ON THE BALANCE OF OLDER ADULTS

Abstract

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related mortality in older adults aged over 65 years, with ~36 million older adults suffering from falls each year that result in more than 34,000 deaths. Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is shown to reduce the risk of falls by improving physical functioning (e.g.