Table 3

Common symptoms (not meeting criteria for reportable adverse event)

SymptomN (%)
Tai chi (N=61)
N (%)
education (N=31)
Muscle soreness24 (39)14 (45)
Dizziness/fainting17 (28)8 (26)
Shortness of breath28 (46)10 (32)
Fatigue17 (28)8 (26)
Falls5 (8)3 (10)
Heart palpitations7 (11)7 (23)
Psychological stress15 (25)6 (19)