Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Tai chi for improving balance and function in patients with parkinson's disease. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Health Technology Brief Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease characterized by tremor,hypokinesia, rigidity, and postural instability, causing falls and fractures. A contributor to these symptoms is the degeneration of dopaminergic cells from the substantia nigra in the mid-region of the brain. These cells produce essential neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, that are important in movement and coordination. Approximately 1 million people in the United States have PD. The prevalence of PD is 1% to 2% among individuals 65 years of age or older, and up to 4% in individuals aged > 85 years. There is no known cure for PD. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Some motor dysfunction, such as tremor, may be alleviated with drug therapy, while postural instability is less responsive to medication and requires alternative approaches. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Muscle Stretching Exercises; Parkinson Disease; Postural Balance; Resistance Training; Tai Ji Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000586 Date abstract record published 29/07/2013 |