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In a message dated 6/18/2002 4:11:25 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << My physical therapist doesn't recommend tai chi. She says that it can harm hip and shoulder joints. She recommends "Sit and Be Fit" that airs on PBS, Kathy Smith videos, and Prevention videos. >> Hi, While tai chi videos are available and I'm sure some of them are good, I see them as an adjunct, not a substitute, for personal instruction. My excellent teacher talks us through every move and makes sure that nobody is doing anything that could harm them. In my class are PWP, people with old injuries of various sorts as well as back problems, someone with fibromyalgia...most of us are over 50, so that's how it goes! Done correctly and with modifications as necessary to accommodate individual quirks and glitches, tai chi is easy on the joints, not at all stressful. and great for strength, muscle relaxation, and balance. Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn