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Tai chi improves balance in Parkinson's patients: study
People with Parkinson's disease who practiced the Chinese martial art tai chi for six months showed better balance than counterparts who did other forms of exercise, said a US study Wednesday.
9 Feb 2012, 9:35 am | click here to view more
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients Regain Balance
The ancient Chinese martial art has been shown to benefit older people by maintaining balance and strength. Now, researchers find Tai Chi can also benefit patients who suffer from Parkinson's, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement and motor control.
9 Feb 2012, 8:26 am | click here to view more
Tai Chi May Help Parkinson's Patients
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Practicing the ancient art of Tai Chi twice a week helped Parkinson's patients improve their balance and walking ability, a new study shows.
9 Feb 2012, 4:51 am | click here to view more
Tai Chi Benefits Patients With Parkinson's
Tai chi may help retrain the brain to improve balance and movement control in people with Parkinson's disease.
9 Feb 2012, 4:11 am | click here to view more
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's
The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease.
9 Feb 2012, 12:12 am | click here to view more
Tai chi may help balance in people with Parkinson's
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The slow, controlled motions of tai chi can help the impaired balance of people with mild or moderate Parkinson's disease, and the improvements persist for at least three months, according to a tiny study out Wednesday. Compared with people who received stretching exercises, tai chi practitioners had fewer falls, longer strides and better balance, researchers found ...
8 Feb 2012, 11:16 pm | click here to view more
Dr. K: Tai Chi makes great exercise
Q I'm getting older and need to find a new way to keep fit. I've heard that tai chi might be a good option. Can you tell me more about it and its health benefits?
20 Feb 2012, 5:19 am | click here to view more
Tai Chi is good exercise for health related problems
DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm getting older and need to find a new way to keep fit. I've heard that tai chi might be a good option. Can you tell me more about it and its health benefits?
20 Feb 2012, 4:21 pm | click here to view more
Tai Chi Makes Parkinson’s Patients Steadier on Feet, Study Says
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art of precise, gentle movements, helps patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, a study found.
14 Feb 2012, 9:24 pm | click here to view more
Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Title: Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Category: Health News Created: 2/9/2012 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/9/2012
10 Feb 2012, 5:26 am | click here to view more