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Effects of Tai Chi Therapy Versus Qi-Gong in Stage-I Parkinson's Patients.
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Summary
This study has important clinical, academic, and practical relevance in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Clinically, it aims to identify effective and tolerable rehabilitation strategies for individuals with Parkinson's disease by comparing Tai Chi Therapy with Qi-Gong there by supporting evidence-based physiotherapy practice and improving patient adherence. Academically, it contributes to the limited literature on comparative effectiveness of these interventions and incorporates patient-centered outcomes such as exercise perception, which are often underreported. From a practical and societal perspective, identifying a more acceptable and effective approach may enhance long-term participation in rehabilitation, potentially slow disease progression, and reduce the overall healthcare burden associated with Parkinson's disease.
Official title: Effects of Tai Chi Therapy Versus Qi-Gong on Postural Control, Functional Balance , and Motor Function in Stage-I Parkinson's Patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-05-30
Completion Date
2026-10-10
Last Updated
2026-08-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tai Chi
Group A will receive 8 weeks of standard conventional physical therapy plus Tai Chi (40 min of Tai Chi and 20 min of conventional physical therapy) total duration of session will be 60 minutes. The most commonly applied Tai Chi style will be Yang style.
Qi Gong
Group B will receive 8 weeks of standard conventional physical therapy (20 minutes) plus Health Qigong Baduanjin and wuqinxi ( 40 minutes) with total duration of 60 minutes, 2 times a week each pattern for 8 weeks.
Locations (2)
Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
The Meer's Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Lahore, Pakistan