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Tutorial: How Tai Chi Improves Balance and Cognition in People with Multiple Sclerosis

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Tai Chi Helped a Soccer Player Shine Again on the Field

The upcoming Paris Olympics is a stage for extraordinary tales of resilience, determination, and triumph. Outside of the Olympics, there are myriads of inspiring stories, including one involving Tai Chi:…

Tutorial: A Customized Tai Chi Program for Gait and Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Patients

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A Customized Tai Chi Program for Gait and Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Patients

Unveiling the Benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly affects gait and postural stability, leading to increased risks of falls…

Tai Chi and Qigong for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease – Table of Content

This is the Table of Content for the slideshow that Tai Chi and Qigong instructors can use for presentations to current and potential students as well as prospective clients.

Slideshow: Tai Chi and Qigong for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

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Tutorial: A New Frontier for Tai Chi and Qigong: Treating Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month is coming up in March. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. A newly released…

A New Frontier for Tai Chi and Qigong: Treating Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, a major event in the public health space, is coming up in March. A newly released scientific report, appearing in the Feb 2024 issue of…

A Wearable System Evaluating Tai Chi Training Motor Effects in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with neurological disorders. Tai Chi-based treatments seem to improve physical functions like gait speed and balance. However, assessments after treatment rely on semi-quantitative…

Tai Chi: A Promising Intervention for Upper Limb Dysfunction in Stroke Patients

How Can Tai Chi Help with Stroke Rehabilitation Stroke, a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, often results in upper limb dysfunction, significantly impairing the ability of patients to perform…