title: Taoist Tai Chi® and Memory Intervention for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  It was hypothesized that a combined Taoist Tai Chi (TTC) and a memory intervention program (MIP) would be superior to a MIP alone in improving everyday memory behaviors in individuals with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). A secondary hypothesis was that TTC would improve cognition, self-reported health status, gait, and balance.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 48 individuals were randomly assigned to take part in MIP + TTC or MIP alone. The TTC intervention consisted of twenty 90 min sessions. Outcome measures were given at baseline, and after 10 and 22 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Both groups significantly increased their memory strategy knowledge and use, ratings of physical health, processing speed, everyday memory, and visual attention. No preferential benefit was found for individuals in the MIP + TTC group on cognition, gait, or balance measures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Contrary to expectations, TTC exercise did not specifically improve cognition or physical mobility. Explanations for null findings are explored.
authors.affiliation: Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario.
authors.forename: Jennifer N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Fogarty
authors.forename: Kelly J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McFarlane
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Montero-Odasso
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.forename: Angela K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Troyer
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Trinh
authors.forename: Iris
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gutmanis
authors.forename: Kevin T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Hansen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000647:Amnesia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015444:Exercise; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D004856:Postural Balance; D026302:Tai Ji / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome