Effects of wheelchair Tai-Chi training on sitting balance of individuals with spinal cord injury

Introduction: After spinal cord injury (SCI), many people are confined to wheelchairs. Sitting balance is of importance for these individuals in order to perform several functional daily activities. Wheelchair tai chi (WTC) is an exercise which is primarily focused on shifting center of mass during seated position. Therefore, it may help to improve sitting balance in individuals with SCI. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect 8-week WTC training on both static and dynamic sitting balance of individuals with SCI.