Subjects in the tai chi classes were instructed in a series of movements from the first circle of the wu style form of tai chi. Researchers found that tai chi reduced the pain levels in people with arthritis and increased mobility and physical functioning in otherwise sedentary senior citizens. Particularly interesting is a chart detailing the improvement of a group of Tai Chi practicioners compared with a control group.

For the article in Acupuncture Today see their article entitled Tai Chi for the Elderly.