Tai Chi May Slow Down Progression of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms, Study Finds

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A recent study found that practicing Tai Chi can help slow down the progression of symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients.
The Tai Chi group showed a 0.3 point increase on the UPDRS scale, while the stretching group showed a 3.2 point increase.

A recent study has found that practicing Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art form, can help slow down the progression of symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona, involved 89 participants with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. The participants were divided into two groups, with one group practicing Tai Chi and the other group doing stretching exercises. After six months, the group practicing Tai Chi showed a slower progression of symptoms compared to the group doing stretching exercises. The researchers used the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) to measure the progression of symptoms. The Tai Chi group showed a 0.3 point increase on the UPDRS scale, while the stretching group showed a 3.2 point increase. The study's findings suggest that Tai Chi could be a beneficial addition to the treatment plan for Parkinson's disease patients. However, the researchers noted that further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • The study's sample size was relatively small, and the researchers themselves noted that further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Sources

92%

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Tai chi 'could be prescribed' for illnesses

BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ James Gallagher Monday, 21 June 2021 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The study was funded by the National Institute for Health Research and Parkinson's UK.
    • The researchers said tai chi could be prescribed by the NHS in the future.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    • The article seems to favor the idea of tai chi being prescribed by the NHS, which could be seen as a bias towards alternative medicine.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
      • The BBC is a public service broadcaster funded by the UK government. This could potentially influence the content and perspective of their articles.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      88%

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      Tai Chi Slows Down Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Study Finds

      People Magazine Monday, 21 June 2021 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • The article includes a personal story of Ozzy Osbourne, who has Parkinson's disease, and his experience with tai chi.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (85%)
        • The article seems to favor the idea of tai chi as a treatment for Parkinson's disease, which could be seen as a bias towards alternative medicine.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • People Magazine is owned by Meredith Corporation, a media conglomerate with various interests in the entertainment industry. This could potentially influence the content and perspective of their articles.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          96%

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          Tai chi found to slow progression of Parkinson's symptoms

          New Atlas Rich Haridy Monday, 21 June 2021 00:00
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            • The article provides a more detailed explanation of the study's methodology and findings.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (90%)
            • The article seems to favor the idea of tai chi as a treatment for Parkinson's disease, which could be seen as a bias towards alternative medicine.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication