Does Tai Chi/Qi Gong help patients with multiple sclerosis?

Author: Mills N//Allen J//Morgan SC
Conference/Journal: Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies
Date published: 2000
Other: Volume ID: 4 , Issue ID: 1 , Pages: 39-48 , Word Count: 58

The usefulness of Tai Chi/Qi Gong for people with multiple sclerosis was tested in this pilot study. Eight patients were monitored over a two-month baseline and two-month intervention. Statistically significant pre to post improvements for the group as a whole were found on measures of balance and depression. Small improvements in other self-rated symptoms were also noted.

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