Case report: Tai Chi and Parkinsonism.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the effects of an eight-week Tai Chi class on two patients: one with Parkinson's disease, the other with multiple system atrophy.


RESULTS
Both patients demonstrated improved scores on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Functional Reach Test. One subject also demonstrated improved scores for the Timed Up and Go test. Both subjects reported subjective improvements in balance and balance awareness.


CONCLUSIONS
Tai Chi may be a viable option for improving balance in patients with mild Parkinsonism.
Venglar
Mollie
M
Youngstown State University, Youngtown, OH, USA. mcvenglar@ysu.edu
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019578:Multiple System Atrophy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004856:Postural Balance; D026302:Tai Ji