Tai Chi improves symptoms of Parkinsons disease

Tai chi, a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.If further studies confirm the findings, experts say it appears that tai chi might be an effective therapy for improving a person's ability to walk, move steadily, and balance. Tai chi may also reduce the chances of a fall.

Tai chi’s benefits become more obvious over time

The fitness benefits of tai chi for older women only become obvious if they engage in long-term practice. Chinese researchers randomised 105 urban elderly women into an experimental group (tai chi) and two active control groups a (dance or brisk walking).

At 12 months, the effects of tai chi were found to be more significant than both control groups.