Keyword archive for: Tai Chi

Tai Chi and Parkinson's: A promising connection

Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation in motion, is an ancient Chinese martial art that relies on gentle and flowing movement sequences. Practitioners perform a series of postures and movements in a slow, graceful sequence designed to balance the body, mind and breathing. Originally conceived as a martial art, Tai Chi has evolved into a form of physical training used for both health promotion and disease prevention.

With the Parkinson Association eV a heavyweight player is emerging in the field of Parkinson's self-help

The increased risk of melanoma in Parkinson's patients has been documented in numerous scientific studies. A first comprehensive meta-analysis was published by Liu and colleagues in the journal Neurology in 2011 and found that people with Parkinson's had more than double the risk of being diagnosed with melanoma. An important study on this topic was also published in 2010 by John Bertoni and colleagues in the Archives of Neurology (later renamed JAMA Neurology). The Bertoni study used data from the North American Parkinson's and Melanoma Survey Group and found that the incidence of malignant melanoma was 2,24 times higher in the Parkinson's cohort compared to the general population.

"Keep Moving" - With Asian martial arts against Parkinson's

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Claudia: Of course, I like doing that. A physical therapist is a healthcare professional who helps patients improve mobility and function, reduce pain, and achieve better balance and coordination. This is often done through physical exercises, massage, and the use of specialized equipment.

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Tai Chi, also called Tai Chi Chuan, is a traditional Chinese art of movement based on gentle and flowing movements. It is a holistic practice that connects body, mind and breath. Tai Chi is practiced both as a martial art and as a method to promote health, relaxation and inner balance. Movements are slow and controlled while paying attention to breathing and body alignment.