Theoretical Concept of Impact of Tai Chi on Falls in Clients with Parkinson’s Disease
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo Neurologiczne i Neurochirurgiczne - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is considered to be one of degenerative disorders of the central nervous system. According to the Parkinson’s disease Foundation there is an estimated 60.000 Americans that are newly diagnosed each year with PD. Patients that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease encounter many side effects including freezing gait and poor balance. Freezing gait and poor balance were found to be correlated to an increased fall risk in patients with PD. Researchers are examining complementary and integrative therapies to lessen the symptoms and improve quality of life. Some studies indicate that Tai Chi (TC) could be utilized to lessen the symptoms of freezing gait and poor balance, decreased patient fall rate and increased patient general well-being. The main concept that will be presented within this paper includes Theoretical Concept of Impact of Tai Chi on Falls in Clients with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Klaudia Cwiekala-Lewis, Robert Ślusarz
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- EP ID EP468059
- DOI 10.15225/PNN.2018.7.3.6
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