Tai Chi Chuan in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease

Klein, Penelope J.

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“…Used as a clinical treatment, TCC has demonstrated potential benefits for people with chronic neurological diseases such as PD (Allen et al, 2011), AD (Klein, 2008), multiple sclerosis (MS), and mood disorders (Payne and Crane-Godreau, 2013; Wang et al, 2014). On a behavioral level, several cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have confirmed the positive effect of mind-body practice, mainly on cognitive control.…”

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Mind-Body Practice Changes Fractional Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuations in Intrinsic Control Networks

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Cognitive control impairment is a typical symptom largely reported in populations with neurological disorders. Previous studies have provided evidence about the changes in cognitive control induced by mind-body training. However, the neural correlates underlying the effect of extensive mind-body practice on cognitive control remain largely unknown. Using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging, we characterized dynamic fluctuations in large-scale intrinsic connectivity networks associated with mind-body practice, and examined their differences between healthy controls and Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) practitioners. Compared with a control group, the TCC group revealed significantly decreased fractional Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuations (fALFF) in the bilateral frontoparietal network, default mode network and dorsal prefrontal-angular gyri network. Furthermore, we detected a significant association between mind-body practice experience and fALFF in the default mode network, as well as an association between cognitive control performance and fALFF of the frontoparietal network. This provides the first evidence of large-scale functional connectivity in brain networks associated with mind-body practice, shedding light on the neural network changes that accompany intensive mind-body training. It also highlights the functionally plastic role of the frontoparietal network in the context of the “immune system” of mental health recently developed in relation to flexible hub theory.

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“…Prior studies suggest the potential benefits of tai chi to age-related decline as a result of pulmonary disease, 13 Parkinson’s disease, 14 problems concerned with balance, 15 and psychological well-being. 16 These studies suggest that tai chi is safe for older adults and an enjoyable activity, with potential for long-term adherence and exercise compliance.…”

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“… 17 The literature suggests using easy-to-follow, tai chi-like exercise rather than traditional tai chi practice for people with dementia. 14 This pilot study therefore used simplified TCQ as an exercise aiming to investigate its preliminary effects on night-time sleep in older adults with cognitive impairment.…”

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Tai chi qigong as a means to improve night-time sleep quality among older adults with cognitive impairment: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Chan¹,

Yu²,

Choi³

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PurposeAge-related cognitivee decline is a growing public health concern worldwide. More than a quarter of adults with cognitive impairment experience sleep disturbance. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the preliminary effects of tai chi qigong (TCQ) on improving the night-time sleep quality of older adults with cognitive impairment.ParticipantsOlder adults with cognitive impairment who complain of sleep disturbance.MethodsA randomized controlled trial with two groups. Fifty-two subjects were recruited from two district elderly community centers and randomly assigned to either the TCQ group (n=27) or the control group (n=25). The intervention group received TCQ training consisting of two 60-minute sessions each week for 2 months. The control group was advised to maintain their usual activities. Sleep quality was measured by the Chinese Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Quality of life was measured by Short-form 12, cognitive functions measured by mini-mental state examination, and subjective memory deficits measured by the memory inventory for Chinese.ResultsData were collected at baseline, 2 months, and 6 months. Significant results were noted at 6 months in the Chinese Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score (P=0.004), sleep duration (P=0.003), habitual sleep efficiency (P=0.002), and the Short-form 12 mental health component (P<0.001). The TCQ participants reported better sleep quality and a better (quality of life) mental health component than the control group.ConclusionTCQ can be considered a useful nonpharmacological approach for improving sleep quality in older adults with cognitive impairment.Clinical trial registrationCUHK_CCT00448 (https://www2.ccrb.cuhk.edu.hk/registry/public/287).

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“…Verschiedene weitere interessante Ansätze, wie Boxen [23], Tai Chi [25,67,77,79,98], Vibrationstraining [22,27,34,73,115], stochastische Resonanztherapie [51,65,122], Yoga oder Tanzen [32,33,54,55,56,82], werden mittlerweile in der Therapie durchgeführt. Alle können bei richtiger Dosierung vielleicht eine Fitnesssteigerung hervorrufen.…”

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Richtig trainieren bei Morbus Parkinson

Diemer¹,

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2012

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Fitness ist heutzutage ein sehr ungenau definierter und verwendeter Begriff. Grundsätzlich wird unter Fitness körperliches und geistiges Wohlbefinden verstanden. Der Mensch soll im Alltag möglichst leistungsfähig sein und allen Belastungen adäquat standhalten. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, wird ein Training der motorischen Grundeigenschaften Beweglichkeit, Ausdauer, Koordination, Kraft und Schnelligkeit durchgeführt. Je nach Zielsetzung des Einzelnen werden diese Schwerpunkte unterschiedlich gesetzt. Mit Patienten durchgeführt, ist Verbesserung der motorischen Grundeigenschaften -mit dem Ziel der gesteigerten Leistungsfähigkeit im Alltag -die Definition der Medizinischen Trainingstherapie. Sind die motorischen Grundeigenschaften (Beweglichkeit, Ausdauer, Koordination, Kraft und Schnelligkeit) gut trainiert, ist der Mensch im Alltag leistungs-und belastungsfähig. Parkinson-Erkrankte reduzieren im Alter ihre körperlichen Aktivitäten mehr als Gleichaltrige [37]. Das könnte durch die Erkrankung selbst oder als Anpassung an die schlechtere Bewegungsmöglichkeit verursacht sein. Noch in den 80er Jahren war eine zu große Anstrengung sehr verpönt bzw. kontraindiziert. Patienten sollten mög-lichst wenig ihres zu gering vorhandenen Dopamins verbrauchen. In den letzten Jahrzehnten hat sich die wissenschaftliche Meinung hinsichtlich des Trainings mit Patienten mit Parkinson grundlegend gewandelt. Dieses Dogma konnte durch empirische und wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mittlerweile widerlegt werden [119]. Durch verschiedene Studien an Tieren und Menschen konnte man nachweisen, dass körperliche Aktivität positive Effekte an verschiedenen Stellen des ZNS (Zentrales Nervensystem) und PNS (Peripheres Nervensystem) haben. Bei Mäusen, die eine Parkinson-ähnliche Degeneration hatten, zeigten Al-Jarrah und seine Kollegen 2010, dass ein regelmäßiges Ausdauertraining (5x die Woche, 40 Minuten) zu einer Angionese im Striatum führte [1]. Tajiri wies in einem Tierversuch durch intensive Übungen eine vermehrte Ausschüttung Richtig trainieren bei Morbus Parkinson In der Praxis sehen es Therapeuten immer wieder: Patienten mit Morbus Parkinson zeigen ein Defizit in ihren motorischen Grundeigenschaften. Fitnesstraining bzw. Medizinisches Training kann dieses Defizit zielgerichtet ausgleichen, reduzieren oder den Abbau verlangsamen. Die frühzeitige Therapie dieser motorischen Probleme kann die Lebensqualität positiv beeinflussen und somit für den Patienten sehr wichtig werden. Vor allem in Alltagssettings (Bereiche der Aktivitäten und Partizipation) profitieren die Betroffenen von einer gezielten Diagnostik und dem individuell angepassten Training. Mittlerweile stehen eine Vielzahl an motivierenden Angeboten zur Verfügung, wie zum Beispiel Tanzen, Boxen, Tai Chi. Diese können dem Patienten über Jahre hinweg Freude bereiten und einen therapeutischen Effekt zeigen.

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Tai Chi Chuan in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease

Abstract: Strategies of exercise adaptation include use of Tai Chi-like exercise for individuals with ALZ and those in middle or late stages of PD as well as providing instructional resources and training for caregivers and exercise aides to facilitate practice as a part of daily life.

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Mind-Body Practice Changes Fractional Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuations in Intrinsic Control Networks

Mind-Body Practice Changes Fractional Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuations in Intrinsic Control Networks

Tai chi qigong as a means to improve night-time sleep quality among older adults with cognitive impairment: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Richtig trainieren bei Morbus Parkinson

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