By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. In today’s Research News article “Tai Chi improves balance, mobility and gait function of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (See summary below or view the full text of the study at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11831811/ ) Lou and colleagues review and summarize the […]
Improve Physical Ability, Balance, and Flexibility with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi is a relatively safe activity that can result in gains in general motor function and improve bradykinesia and balance. “ – Xiny Yu Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice involving mindfulness and gentle movements. It is […]
Improve Balance and Exercise Capacity in Stroke Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With a complete focus on slow, controlled, and repetitive movements, tai chi is effective in improving one’s balance through dynamic motion and coordination, which is crucial to prevent falls. What many people may not know is that stroke […]
Improve Balance in the Elderly with Traditional Tai Chi or Augmented Reality-Assisted Tai-Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. ‘Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that can help older adults improve their balance and lower their fall risk.” – Harvard Health The process of aging affects every aspect of the physical […]
Improve Balance in Parkinson’s Disease with Tai Chi and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to easing balance problems, and possibly other symptoms, tai chi can help ease stress and anxiety and strengthen all parts of the body, with few if any harmful side effects. . . with Parkinson’s disease.” […]
Improve Cognition and Balance in Older Adults with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi combines the physical components needed to stay upright—leg strength, flexibility, range of motion, and reflexes—all of which tend to decline with age. . . “It’s like practicing tightrope walking on the ground. You’re practicing your […]
Improve Balance and Mobility and Prevent Falls in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “There is still so much to learn from research about exactly how exercise improves the physical and mental well-being of people with living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as which combinations or activities […]
Improve Balance in Stroke Victims with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But . . . stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of tai chi.” – ScienceDaily Every year, more than 795,000 people in […]
Balance and Fitness in the Elderly and Tai Chi Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise that can help older adults improve their balance and lower their fall risk. And by reducing their risk of falls, seniors can lower their odds of suffering a debilitating fracture.” […]
Improve Balance in the Elderly by Uncoupling Posture and Respiration with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practising the ancient martial art of Tai Chi is so beneficial to elderly people’s health that it should be “the preferred mode of training”, according to scientists.” – The Telegraph The process of aging […]