Seated Tai Chi Improves Dynamic Finger Pointing Task and Sitting Balance Control in Subjects With Parkinson's Disease

Seated Tai Chi Improves Dynamic Finger Pointing Task and Sitting Balance Control in Subjects With Parkinson's Disease: A Prospective Study

The goal of this prospective study is to investigate the effects of 3 months seated Tai Chi (TC) practice on the eye-hand coordination and sitting balance control of subjects with Parkinson's disease. The main objective it aims to answer are the effects of seated TC training on:

• Shoulder joint range of motion;
• Eye-hand coordination;
• Dynamic sitting balance control; and
• Quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease

Researchers compared seated TC training with a control group to see if it improved the aforementioned outcomes.

Participants completed:

• 3-month TC training of 24 sessions in total
• two sessions per week and each session lasted for 1-hour
• went on with their usual physical activities and routines outside the training

Inclusion Criteria:

• Confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD)
• Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scored over 24
• Individuals with mobility levels suitable for participation in seated TC

Exclusion Criteria:

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