Live: April 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm CST / 8:00 pm EST

Recording available after event

Webinar Description

Tai Chi is an evidence-based exercise with a wide range of applications for therapy and function and personal wellness. Taught in a motor-developmental sequence, the Tai Chi Fundamentals-Adapted (TCF-A) Program® is an accessible program for learning Tai Chi. In this 2-hour course, attendees will learn Tai Chi mind-body principles for health promotion and wellness and experience Basic Moves from the TCF-A Training Program. TCF-A Basic Moves can be performed free-standing or modified to accommodate individual needs (e.g. optional side support, walker support or seated versions). Tai Chi can be used in a variety of PT treatment settings, including hospitals, rehab units, outpatient clinics, home care, community wellness classes, senior centers, and long-term care facilities. This course features lecture (evidence-based practice of tai chi), movement lab, clinical applications and personal applications for wellness.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe traditional Taijiquan (tai chi chuan) – a form of meditative movement therapy.

  • Appraise health benefits of tai chi (evidence-based practice).

  • Describe a medical model of tai chi (Tai Chi Fundamentals Adapted [TCF-A] Program) and its evidence-based falls prevention program (Tai Chi Prime).

  • Perform TCF Basic Moves (LAB activity) free-standing or with optional side support.

  • Outline the integration of Tai Chi into professional practice and personal wellness.

Presenter

Kristi Hallisy

PT, DSc

Kristi Hallisy, PT, DSc is an associate professor at the University of WI-Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She is a board-certified specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS), certified manual physical therapist (CMPT), certified exercise expert for aging adults (CEEAA) and certified Tai Chi Fundamentals® Instructor/Certifier. Dr. Hallisy has a joint appointment with the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health and serves on the UW-Health Community Health Initiatives and Strategies Committee (Fall Prevention Team). Dr. Hallisy is Director of Mentoring for the UW-Health and Meriter Unity Point Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, including leadership roles for the Curriculum and Steering Committees. UW-Madison DPT teaching responsibilities include musculoskeletal coursework, orthotics, health promotion and wellness and independent study in Tai Chi. Her research interests are in the physical therapy application of Tai Chi as a community-based fall prevention exercise program and management of chronic health conditions.