Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2157-7595
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2157-7595
+44 1478 350008
Chris J Hass
Tanzania
Research Article
Tai Chi Exercise to Improve Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Author(s): Joe R Nocera, Shinichi Amano, Srikant Vallabhajosula and Chris J HassJoe R Nocera, Shinichi Amano, Srikant Vallabhajosula and Chris J Hass
Background: A substantial number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease exhibit debilitating non-motor symptoms that decrease quality of life. To date, few treatment options exist for the non-motor symptomatology related to Parkinson’s disease. The goal of this pilot investigation was to determine the effects of Tai Chi exercise on the non-motor symptomology in Parkinson’s disease. Methods: Twenty-one individuals with Parkinson’s disease were enrolled in a Tai Chi intervention (n=15) or a noncontact control group (n=6). Participants assigned to Tai Chi participated in 60-minute Tai Chi sessions three times per week, for 16 weeks. Pre and post measures included indices of cognitive-executive function including visuomotor tracking and attention, selective attention, working memory, inhibition, processing speed and task switching. Additionally, all participants w.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7595.1000137