Effects of a biomechanical-based Tai Chi program on gait and posture in people with Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with changes in gait and posture, which increases the rate of falls and injuries in this population. Tai Chi (TC) training enhances the movement capacity of patients with PD. However, the understanding of the effect of TC training on gait and postural stability in PD is lacking. This study aims to examine the effect of biomechanical-based TC training on dynamic postural stability and its relationship with walking performance.

Methods/design

A single-blind, randomized control trial of 40 individuals with early-stage PD was conducted (Hoehn and Yahr stages 1 to 3). Patients with PD will be randomly assigned to either the TC or control group. The TC group will participate in a biomechanical-based TC training program that is form

SUBMITTER: Law NY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10311900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature