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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 [...]

Efficacy of five-element gymnastics in glucose and lipid control in taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes.

April 15, 2012

Efficacy of five-element gymnastics in glucose and lipid control in taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes. Res Nurs Health. 2012 Apr 11; Authors: Huang CL, Tai YK, Yang YH, Wang RH Abstract The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine the efficacy of Five-Element Gymnastics (FEG) in controlling glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), total cholesterol (TC), [...]

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 [...]

Tai Chi, arterial compliance, and muscle strength in older adults.

April 15, 2012

Tai Chi, arterial compliance, and muscle strength in older adults. Eur J Prev Cardiolog. 2012 Apr 4; Authors: Lu X, Hui-Chan CW, Tsang WW Abstract Background: Aerobic exercise can alleviate the declines in arterial compliance common in older adults. However, when combined with strength training, aerobic exercise may not reduce arterial compliance. Tai Chi practice [...]

Impact of tai-chi on impairment, functional limitation and disability among pre-clinically disabled older people . A randomised controlled trial.

April 3, 2012

Impact of tai-chi on impairment, functional limitation and disability among pre-clinically disabled older people . A randomised controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Mar 27; Authors: Day L, Hill KD, Jolley D, Cicuttini F, Flicker L, Segal L Abstract OBJECTIVE: To test the effect of tai-chi on the progression of pre-clinical disability to manifest [...]

Inspiratory muscle fatigue increases sympathetic vasomotor outflow and blood pressure during submaximal exercise.

April 3, 2012

Inspiratory muscle fatigue increases sympathetic vasomotor outflow and blood pressure during submaximal exercise. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2012 Mar 28; Authors: Katayama K, Iwamoto E, Ishida K, Koike T, Saito M Abstract The purpose of this study was to elucidate the influence of inspiratory muscle fatigue on muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) [...]

Changes in Brain Volume and Cognition in a Randomized Trial of Exercise and Social Interaction in a Community-Based Sample of Non-Demented Chinese Elders.

April 3, 2012

Changes in Brain Volume and Cognition in a Randomized Trial of Exercise and Social Interaction in a Community-Based Sample of Non-Demented Chinese Elders. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012 Mar 26; Authors: Mortimer JA, Ding D, Borenstein AR, Decarli C, Guo Q, Wu Y, Zhao Q, Chu S Abstract Physical exercise has been shown to increase brain [...]

Vancouver, USA tourist info

March 31, 2012

Attending the 2012 conference? Here are other local activities you may enjoy: www.visitvancouverUSA.com More NQA conference info:

Parkinson disease: Tai chi improves balance in Parkinson disease.

March 22, 2012

Parkinson disease: Tai chi improves balance in Parkinson disease. Nat Rev Neurol. 2012 Mar 20; Authors: Parekh V PMID: 22430100 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

2012 Conference Workshop Descriptions and Presenter’s Biographies

March 21, 2012

(Listed alphabetically by presenter’s last name.) Allen, Debra Lin – Presenter A Healer’s Guide To Qigong Therapeutics Medical Qigong practitioner Debra Lin Allen shares valuable qigong exercises to relieve physical discomfort and accelerate the healing of patients and clients who are actively engaged in therapeutic programs with medical qigong and other health care practitioners. This [...]

Comparing the health status of u.s. Taijiquan and qigong practitioners to a national survey sample across ages.

March 17, 2012

Comparing the health status of u.s. Taijiquan and qigong practitioners to a national survey sample across ages. J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Mar;18(3):281-6 Authors: Komelski MF, Miyazaki Y, Blieszner R Abstract Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and compare health status across ages using a volunteer sample of U.S. Taijiquan and [...]

A pilot study comparing changes in postural control following training using a video game balance board program and two standard activity-based balance intervention programs.

March 17, 2012

A pilot study comparing changes in postural control following training using a video game balance board program and two standard activity-based balance intervention programs. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 Mar 10; Authors: Pluchino A, Lee SY, Asfour S, Roos BA, Signorile JF Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the impacts of Tai Chi, a standard balance exercise [...]

Cognitive changes in multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients: a focus group study.

March 14, 2012

Cognitive changes in multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients: a focus group study. Ann Oncol. 2012 Mar 6; Authors: Cheung YT, Shwe M, Tan YP, Fan G, Ng R, Chan A Abstract BACKGROUND: This study aims to gather descriptions from multiethnic Asian breast cancer patients on their experiences and impact of chemotherapy-associated cognitive changes on their [...]

Protocol: inspiratory muscle training for promoting recovery and outcomes in ventilated patients (IMPROVe): a randomised controlled trial.

March 14, 2012

Protocol: inspiratory muscle training for promoting recovery and outcomes in ventilated patients (IMPROVe): a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2012;2(2):e000813 Authors: Bissett BM, Leditschke IA, Paratz JD, Boots RJ Abstract INTRODUCTION: Inspiratory muscle weakness is a known consequence of mechanical ventilation and a potential contributor to difficulty in weaning from ventilatory support. Inspiratory muscle training [...]

Psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan.

March 14, 2012

Psychological effects of Tai Chi Chuan. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2012 Mar 1; Authors: Jimenez PJ, Melendez A, Albers U Abstract This article reviews the scientific studies which have been carried out at the international level on the psychological benefits that Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) brings to those who practice it. It analyzes the framework in [...]

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