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Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA)-12 lessons with Dr Lam - recommended by CDC (Scroll down to see the free first lesson)
In 1996, Dr Lam with a team of medical and tai chi experts created this safe and easy to learn program. Medical studies confirm Tai Chi for Arthritis relieves pain, reduces falls and improves quality of life, that is why the Arthritis organisations around the world advocate this program and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov) recommends it for fall prevention.
What is special about this DVD is that you will feel as though you are participating in Dr Lam’s class. After a brief introduction of what Tai Chi for Arthritis is and how this DVD can benefit you, Dr Lam will teach you with step-by-step instructions, lead you to practice and explain the reason behind every move. At the conclusion of the DVD Dr Lam will demonstrate the set from both front and back views. The unique music was composed with the rhythm and energy especially for this program!
It presents the entire program including warm up and cool down in a user friendly format. Dr Lam incorporates the tai chi principles to enhance your understanding and enjoyment.
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The original 6 language version (English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian and German) Please contact ServiceUSA@taichiproductions.com or call 906 217 2000 to order
Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (6 lessons with Dr Lam). This modified seated version of Tai Chi for Arthritis can be enjoyed by anyone wishing to practice tai chi sitting down
Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 (6 lessons with Dr Lam). This sequel provides detailed instruction and an extra set of more challenging moves
Wall Charts (warm up and cool down, TCA and TCA2). These are large wall charts that have movements & descriptions and useful for students
134 Reviews
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Tai Chi for Functional Movement Disoder
I have a functional movement disorder and have been using Dr. Lam's Tai Chi for Arthiritis for a few weeks. The lessons are very easy to follow and have helped me a lot physically. Due to the way the movements are structured, I am able to do the actions without aggravating my condition. By the end of the lesson, I am more in control of my body and have smoother flows through my nervous system. During the last weeks my motions have become more smooth and more controlled. I know I can improve more, but this is a good start. Dr. Lam is very good at explaining the motions and the video production is masterfully done. I love this product.
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Exemplary Instruction
Having made five earnest attempts to learn Tai Chi by taking classes, I had become discouraged because I never succeeded. At the encouragement of my current teacher, I purchased this DVD of Dr. Lam's. Finally, I am learning from Dr. Lam's method of instruction. My success is largely due to the slower pace he sets for his students and his practice of teaching arm and foot movements/sequences separately first for the more challenging segments. One other factor that has been helping me is the repetition of lessons linked together as they are learned. There is always the flow from one movement into the next one. I highly recommend Dr. Lam's methods. I am committed now to frequent home practice because I can view Dr. Lam's DVDs for review and to learn new movements.
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amazing!
Dr. Lam's programs are helping me kick start a post retirement career! love it!
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Great Teaching
A great resource for learning TCA1 . . . professional in every way.
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most helpful for a beginner Tai Chi student with arthritis
The directions and the video is exceptionally clear I cannot wait to do my practice everyday
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It's the only exercise that doesn't hurt, and I feel better afterward.
It has been said by other very good exercise experts that, with pain involved, the exercise has to be slow enough to allow blood circulation to flow, because pain constricts circulation. Otherwise there will be no healing without circulation. And the only exercise that goes slow enough to allow blood flow is Tai Chi for Arthritis. Yay! My physical therapist was thrilled when he heard that I bought the DVD! Also, Dr. Lam's soothing voice is a big part of the experience. Just when I think I can't slow down enough, I hear his voice and change my mind. In short (too late), this is an excellent program. Very helpful.
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tai chi for arthritis
This an excellent take to use in addition to a regular class. It allowed me to progress much faster than just classroom instruction once a week. It is very well done and helpful.
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Excellent Self-Taught
I had taken a course of Tai Chi for Arthritis and found it very helpful. Great for balance. I was a bit skeptic if I would be able to learn on my own from a DVD. The forms are so well explained and demonstrated that I really can learn on my own. This DVD is a great filler between classes. Thank you, Dr. Lam
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tai chi for arthritis
Dr. Lam is easy to follow. I am enjoying the video . My grandson is in China now studying tai chi at Kunyu Mountain and want to surprise him with my progress when he comes home. Thanks Dr. Lam!
