Gentle exercise shows promise for Parkinson's balance

NCT ID NCT07306169

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding Baduanjin, a gentle mind-body exercise, to standard physical therapy helps older adults with Parkinson's disease. 27 people in a nursing home took part, doing either standard therapy or standard therapy plus Baduanjin for 12 weeks. Researchers measured balance, walking, and motor symptoms to see if the exercise group improved more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mudanya University

    Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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