Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53143#.VLXZKMnQrzE Author(s) Roger Kurlan 1* , Roye Evans 2 , Sandra Wrigley 1 , Shannon McPartland 1 , Rami Bustami 3 , Ann Cotter 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ, USA . 2 Integrative Medicine, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, USA . 3 Biostatistics, Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, USA . ABSTRACT Background: Given the limited benefits of current treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD), inter-ventions that might provide supplementary benefits would be of value. The traditional Chinese medicine practice of Tai Chi has been said to improve some aspects of PD, particularly imbalance. Methods: Preliminary randomized, controlled, and rater-blinded clinical trial of Tai Chi, focusing on its effects on global motor, daily function, mood and quality of life. Subjects continued their ...
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