Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art originally designed as a unique self-defense technique, which later evolved into an effective health exercise. Characterized by flowing, graceful, and well ...

Physical therapist Susan Welsh says that the movements in Tai Chi are helpful in addressing back pain, knee, hip and foot problems. "Motion is the lotion,” she said. That's why Welsh, director of the ...

Pat Fontaine has only practiced tai chi for a year, but she’s noticed a difference. Fontaine, a Williamsburg resident, said she has bad knees. This often throws off her balance. But after three months ...