Mechanisms of motor symptom improvement by long-term Tai Chi training in Parkinson ’s disease patients

ConclusionsLong-term Tai Chi training improves motor function, especially gait and balance, in PD. The underlying mechanisms may include enhanced brain network function, reduced inflammation, improved amino acid metabolism, energy metabolism and neurotransmitter metabolism, and decreased vulnerability to dopaminergic degeneration.Trial registration This study has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (Registration number: ChiCTR2000036036; Registration date: August 22, 2020).
Source: Translational Neurodegeneration - Category: Neurology Source Type: research