Tai Chi: Research papers

Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson's Disease Conclusions: Tai chi training appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease, with additional benefits of improved functional capacity and reduced falls. 09 February 2012
Health-related quality of life and alternative forms of exercise in Parkinson disease This pilot study compared the effects of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, Tai Chi and No Intervention on HRQoL in individuals with PD. Seventy-five persons with PD (Hoehn and Yahr I-III) were assigned to 20 lessons of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, Tai Chi, or an untreated No Intervention group. 05 November 2009
Effectiveness of tai chi for Parkinson's disease: A critical review The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of tai chi as a treatment option for Parkinson's disease (PD). 01 December 2008
Tai Chi improves balance and mobility in people with Parkinson disease This pilot study examines the effects of Tai Chi on balance, gait and mobility in people with Parkinson disease (PD). 01 April 2008
Tai ChiBased Exercise for Older Adults With Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot-Program Evaluation The primary objective of this study was to provide preliminary evaluation of the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a newly developed Tai Chibased exercise program for older adults with Parkinson's disease (PD). 15 April 2007
Qigong exercise for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease: A randomized, controlled pilot study We evaluated the immediate and sustained effects of Qigong on motor and nonmotor symptoms of PD, using an add-on design. 14 October 2005

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