Physical Activity & Mobility
Movement Improvement T'ai Chi
"Movement Improvement" for balance and mobility from Rising Phoenix T'ai Chi and Shoulders Down, Inc. is based on the basics of T'ai Chi and Qi Gong, but modified for older adults. Movements are designed and instructed for all levels of physical ability, and taught at a pace all can follow. And, it's fun!
Establishing a F1RST "Movement Improvement T'ai Chi" class at your organization will make you part of a large community effort to reduce falls among our older adult population.
The National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter is proud to have the most certified instructors in Movement Improvement T'ai Chi in the country!
Five to thirty minute Movement Improvement T'ai Chi demonstrations are available at no charge!
E-mail the F1RST Program Manager or simply give us a call at 898-7358 to set up a demonstration or for information on setting up a class.
If you are interested in information on becoming an instructor, click here to email the coordinator, or call 898-7358.
A Matter of Balance
Click here for more information on "A Matter of Balance", a structured group program designed to reduce the risk of falling in our senior population.
Physical Activity and Mobility Task Group Goals
Physical Activity and Mobility Task Group Members
Chair - Grace Knott, PT Hillcrest Health Systems gknott@hillcresthealth.com
Chris Cady-Jones National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter ccady@safenebraska.org
Teresa Cochran, PT, DPT, GCS, MA Creighton University tcochran@creighton.edu
Vicky McHugh, PT, DPT Key Physical Therapy mykeypt@hotmail.com
Mary Nichols, PT, GCS Bergan Mercy Medical Center mary.nichols@alegent.org
Rebecca Reilly, MD Methodist Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic rebecca.reilly@nmhs.org
Cindy Schwieger, PT Methodist Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic cindy.schwieger@nmhs.org
Joseph Ka-Chun Siu, PT PhD University of Nebraska at Omaha and UNMC
Deb Warden Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging