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A randomized controlled trial of 8-form Tai chi improves symptoms and functional mobility in fibromyalgia patients.

May 15, 2012

A randomized controlled trial of 8-form Tai chi improves symptoms and functional mobility in fibromyalgia patients. Clin Rheumatol. 2012 May 13; Authors: Jones KD, Sherman CA, Mist SD, Carson JW, Bennett RM, Li F Abstract Previous researchers have found that 10-form Tai chi yields symptomatic benefit in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). The purpose of this [...]

A 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mind Body Exercise (Tai Chi) With Stretching and Toning Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Chinese Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline.

May 15, 2012

A 1-Year Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mind Body Exercise (Tai Chi) With Stretching and Toning Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Chinese Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2012 May 11; Authors: Lam LC, Chau RC, Wong BM, Fung AW, Tam CW, Leung GT, Kwok TC, Leung TY, Ng SP, [...]

A prevalent founder mutation and genotype-phenotype correlations of OTOF in Japanese patients with auditory neuropathy.

May 13, 2012

A prevalent founder mutation and genotype-phenotype correlations of OTOF in Japanese patients with auditory neuropathy. Clin Genet. 2012 May 10; Authors: Matsunaga T, Mutai H, Kunishima S, Namba K, Morimoto N, Shinjo Y, Arimoto Y, Kataoka Y, Shintani T, Morita N, Sugiuchi T, Masuda S, Nakano A, Taiji H, Kaga K Abstract Auditory neuropathy is [...]

EEG source imaging during two Qigong meditations.

May 9, 2012

EEG source imaging during two Qigong meditations. Cogn Process. 2012 May 5; Authors: Faber PL, Lehmann D, Tei S, Tsujiuchi T, Kumano H, Pascual-Marqui RD, Kochi K Abstract Experienced Qigong meditators who regularly perform the exercises “Thinking of Nothing” and “Qigong” were studied with multichannel EEG source imaging during their meditations. The intracerebral localization of [...]

Biomechanical characteristics of stepping in older Tai Chi practitioners.

May 9, 2012

Biomechanical characteristics of stepping in older Tai Chi practitioners. Gait Posture. 2012 May 4; Authors: Wu G Abstract This study compared the biomechanical characteristics of stepping in 10 older (aged 55+ years) Tai Chi (TC) practitioners and 10 age-matched non-TC (NTC) controls. Subjects were asked to take a step on an auditory cue as fast [...]

Exercise-Related Quality of Life in Subjects with Asthma: A Systematic Review.

May 5, 2012

Exercise-Related Quality of Life in Subjects with Asthma: A Systematic Review. J Asthma. 2012 May 3; Authors: Pacheco DR, Silva MJ, Alexandrino AM, Torres RM Abstract Objective. The purpose of this review was to analyze, based on a review of the current literature, the effects of physical activity on the quality of life (QoL) of [...]

Tai chi for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

May 4, 2012

Tai chi for patients with Parkinson’s disease. N Engl J Med. 2012 May 3;366(18):1737-8; author reply 1738 Authors: Corcos DM, Comella CL, Goetz CG PMID: 22551137 [PubMed - in process]

Tai chi for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

May 4, 2012

Tai chi for patients with Parkinson’s disease. N Engl J Med. 2012 May 3;366(18):1737; author reply 1738 Authors: Liu T, Lao L PMID: 22551136 [PubMed - in process]

Qigong Massage for Motor Skills in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome.

May 3, 2012

Qigong Massage for Motor Skills in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome. Am J Occup Ther. 2012 May;66(3):348-355 Authors: Silva LM, Schalock M, Garberg J, Smith CL Abstract In this article, we present a small randomized controlled study evaluating the effect of a dual parent- and trainer-delivered qigong massage methodology on motor skills [...]

The Complex Interplay of Depression and Falls in Older Adults: A Clinical Review.

May 2, 2012

The Complex Interplay of Depression and Falls in Older Adults: A Clinical Review. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2012 Apr 27; Authors: Iaboni A, Flint AJ Abstract Depression and falls have a significant bidirectional relationship. Excessive fear of falling, which is frequently associated with depression, also increases the risk of falls. Both depression and fear of [...]

The Effect of Qigong on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Sleep for Perimenopausal Women: A Preliminary Observational Study.

April 28, 2012

The Effect of Qigong on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Sleep for Perimenopausal Women: A Preliminary Observational Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Apr 26; Authors: Yeh SC, Chang MY Abstract Abstract Objectives: The study objectives were to examine the effect of a 12-week 30-minute-a-day Ping Shuai Qigong exercise program on climacteric symptoms and sleep [...]

The fraction of an action is more than a movement: Neural signatures of event segmentation in fMRI.

April 25, 2012

The fraction of an action is more than a movement: Neural signatures of event segmentation in fMRI. Neuroimage. 2012 Apr 13; Authors: Schubotz RI, Korb FM, Schiffer AM, Stadler W, von Cramon DY Abstract When we observe an action, we recognize meaningful action steps that help us to predict probable upcoming action steps. This segmentation [...]

Pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with bronchiectasis: case reports.

April 25, 2012

Pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with bronchiectasis: case reports. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2012 Apr 17; Authors: Santamato A, Ranieri M, Panza F, Frisardi V, Marvulli R, Filoni S, Cisari C, Fiore P Abstract The effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been recognized in national and international guidelines and highlighted by the National Institute of [...]

Fall Risk-Relevant Functional Mobility Outcomes in Dementia Following Dyadic Tai Chi Exercise.

April 25, 2012

Fall Risk-Relevant Functional Mobility Outcomes in Dementia Following Dyadic Tai Chi Exercise. West J Nurs Res. 2012 Apr 19; Authors: Yao L, Giordani BJ, Algase DL, You M, Alexander NB Abstract Whether persons with dementia benefit from fall prevention exercise is unclear. Applying the Positive Emotion-Motivated Tai Chi protocol, preliminary findings concerning adherence and effects [...]

Exercise Behaviors in Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan.

April 15, 2012

Exercise Behaviors in Breast Cancer Survivors in Taiwan. Cancer Nurs. 2012 Apr 9; Authors: Hsu HT, Huang CS, Liu Y, Dodd MJ, Juan CH, Lai YH, Guo SE Abstract BACKGROUND:: Although exercise is a recommended rehabilitation intervention for many breast cancer survivors, exercise activity after cancer treatment is rarely reported in this patient group in [...]

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