MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. MS support groups recommend T'ai Chi.


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Does Tai Chi/Qi Gong help patients
with Multiple Sclerosis?

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Volume 4, Issue 1, Pages 39-48Abstract

Tai Chi posture, has recently been shown in a number of random controlled trials to improve balance, posture, vigour and general well-being in a variety of client groups. These are problems commonly encountered by people with Multiple Sclerosis. The present study was therefore designed as a pilot evaluation of the usefulness of Tai Chi/Qi Gong for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Eight individuals with Multiple Sclerosis were monitored over a 2-month baseline and 2-month intervention. Statistically significant pre to post improvements for the group as a whole were achieved on measures of depression and balance. A 21-item symptom check-list indicated small improvements over a broad range of other self-rated symptoms.

http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1360859299901390

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