May 2007

Seminar on health benefit of tai chi

Arthritis Victoria is holding a Highlights from the first International Conference of Tai Chi for Health evening seminar on Friday, June 29.

Family physician and tai chi master Paul Lam will give the keynote Past, present and future of Tai Chi for Health speech.

Dr. Lesley Day—research scientist with qualifications in public health specialising in injury prevention—will discuss the Exercise for Independent Living research project study underway at Monash University’s Accident Research Centre.

Other presenters will include physiotherapist and master trainer in Tai Chi for Health programs Wilfred Kwok and occupational therapist, master trainer and coordinator in Tai Chi for Health programs at Arthritis Victoria Rani Hughes.

•             For more information contact Sandra Barry on 8531 8008 or visit www.arthritisvic.org.au.