Case report observes improved balance in patients with mild Parkinson’s Disease.

Researchers at Youngstown State University in Ohio did a case study to describe the effects of an eight-week Tai Chi class on two patients, one with Parkinson’s disease and the other with multiple system atrophy. They found that both patients demonstrated improvements in balance and functional reach. Abstract

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease show improvements in physical-performance after tai chi-based exercise program.

Researchers at the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene evaluated a tai chi based exercise pilot-program for older adults with Parkinson’s disease. 17 individuals, average age 72 with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease were evaluated before and after a 5-day, 90 minute per day tai chi exercise program. Adherence was 100% and the program was shown [...]

Case report observes improved balance in patients with mild Parkinson’s.

Researchers at Youngstown State University in Ohio did a case study to describe the effects of an eight-week Tai Chi class on two patients, one with Parkinson’s disease and the other with multiple system atrophy. They found that both patients demonstrated improvements in balance and functional reach. Abstract