Klein Penelope J, Rivers Lynn
D'Youville College, USA.
J Neurol Phys Ther. 2006 Mar;30(1):22-7. doi: 10.1097/01.npt.0000282146.18446.f1.
Exercise is advocated in the management of Parkinson disease (PD), however, little is known regarding the potential benefits of complementary mind/body exercise for this clinical population. The purpose of this pilot program evaluation was to gain insight into participant and instructor perceptions of the perceived benefits and potential utility of a taiji exercise program.
Program participants (N=15) included 8 individuals with PD and 7 support partners with no history of PD. Group taiji instruction was offered in 45-minute weekly sessions, for 12 weeks at a community facility. Post-program evaluation included administration of a survey questionnaire, thematic analysis of a focus group discussion, instructor reflections, and review of attendance records.
Benefits were perceived by participants in physical, psychological, and social domains. Thirteen of the survey respondents, including 6 of the 8 respondents with PD reported perceiving a physical benefit attributed to taiji practice. Improved balance was reported most frequently. Instructor observations and participant testimony suggest movement capability for individuals with Parkinsons may also be improved by performing taiji.
This preliminary research provides support for further Taiji Buddy program examination and application.
运动被提倡用于帕金森病（PD）的管理，然而，对于这种临床人群而言，身心互补运动的潜在益处却知之甚少。这个试点项目评估的目的是深入了解参与者和教练对太极拳运动项目的感知益处和潜在效用的看法。
项目参与者（N = 15）包括8名帕金森病患者和7名无帕金森病病史的支持伙伴。在社区设施中，每周进行一次45分钟的太极拳集体教学，为期12周。项目结束后的评估包括问卷调查、焦点小组讨论的主题分析、教练反思以及出勤记录审查。
参与者在身体、心理和社会领域都感受到了益处。13名调查受访者，包括8名帕金森病患者中的6名，报告称感知到了太极拳练习带来的身体益处。平衡能力的改善被提及得最为频繁。教练的观察和参与者的证词表明，帕金森病患者通过练习太极拳，其运动能力也可能得到改善。
这项初步研究为进一步开展太极拳伙伴项目的研究和应用提供了支持。
