TAI CHI CHUAN FOR PARKINSON'S

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Tai Chi Chuan in the management of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease


Basic movements with SIFU FLORIN SZONDI

                                                                                                                   Master Zhu Tiancai Chen Taiji Qi Gong - Basic Movements





This chapter offers practice-based recommendations on how instruction and practice of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) can be adapted for individuals with PD and those with ALZ.
 RESEARCH EVIDENCE: Practice of TCC is widely advocated as an exercise option in PD; however, little validating research exists. Even less is known about feasibility of applications of TCC for individuals with ALZ. 


Chen Taiji Silk Reeling with Master Zhu Tiancai


 The slow, rhythmic pace of functionally based exercises, internal organ stimulation, flexibility maintenance, balance-training effects, and general health benefits of TCC and Tai Chi-like exercise practice have clinical relevance for both conditions. Falls prevention, tremor reduction and motor control may be of most importance in management of PD.

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