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by Mirella Veras (Author)
Tai Chi is an effective, evidence-based exercise in reducing pain related to chronic conditions and prevention of falls through improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength. This book was designed to be of interest and practical use for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehab assistants, kinesiologists, physicians, nurses and students. This book offers an innovative approach based on a system of balance where the principles of Tai Chi can be applied to your clinical practice. This Book is a combination of theory and demonstration of Tai Chi exercises and postures that can be applied in different practice settings such as private clinics, hospitals, long term care centres, wellness centres and community health centres.
Author Biography
Dr. Mirella Veras, PT, PhD, Registered physiotherapist with a PhD in Population Health (University of Ottawa, Canada), M.Sc in Public Health/Epidemiology (UFC, Brazil), postdoctoral in Rehabilitation Sciences (University of Montreal, Canada) and Physiotherapy equivalence with McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She has many years of experience as a physiotherapist, including as a clinician, consultant, professor and coordinator of health services. She works as a physiotherapist with people who have physical and mental health problem and/or intellectual disabilities. She has a special interest in neuromusculoskeletal and women's health. She is a certified instructor for Tai Chi for Arthritis, Diabetes and Fall Prevention
