Knee Surgery Avoided With Regular Practice of TCC

One of the most satisfying moments to me as a teacher is when a student tells me how T’ai Chi Chih (TCC) has affected their life.

Such is the case with a student of mine named Joanne Ramirez. She has been attending my Tuesday and Thursday morning class for nearly two years. Because of her obviously improved mobility, some of her friends have now joined in on Tuesday and Thursday class to receive their own benefits from TCC.

Recently, Joanne Ramirez related this story: I’ve been in TCC instruction for approximately eighteen months. When I started [TCC] it took me two to three minutes to get out of the car, and my Doctor told me I was to have surgery on my left knee for a torn cartilage. I had started TCC and was moving better than I had for a couple of years. I told the Doctor I wanted to wait. Thank God, as today I forget I have had knee problems. The Doctor said the muscle has developed around the knee and has protected the cartilage.

I danced New Year’s Eve for first time in over two years. I know TCC has given me the ability to get in and out of the car with ease, I no longer walk with a limp; and I can climb the stairs without pain. I’m really thankful for TCC.