The American Journal of Chinese Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
without
definitive
cure.
Oriental
exercises
(OEs)
have
emerged
as
complementary
and
alternative
therapy
for
PD,
but
their
efficacy
in
ameliorating
non-motor
symptoms
(NMS)
quality
of
life
(QOL)
remains
uncertain.
This
systematic
review
meta-analysis
actively
investigated
the
OEs
addressing
NMS
enhancing
QOL
sought
to
offer
recommendations
optimal
OE
regimens
PD
patients.
By
analyzing
30
controlled
trials
involving
2029
participants,
we
found
that
significantly
improved
cognitive
function,
neuropsychiatric
symptoms,
compared
control
groups.
Specifically,
significant
improvements
were
observed
several
outcome
measures:
Disease
Questionnaire
(PDQ)
[MD:
[Formula:
see
text]3.67,
95%
CI:
text]5.72–[Formula:
text]1.63,
text],
text]%],
Non-Motor
Symptom
(NMSQ)
text]2.34,
text]4.67–[Formula:
text]0.01,
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA)
1.75,
1.46–2.03,
Stroop
Color
Word
Test
(SCWT)
0.87,
0.49–1.24,
Frontal
Battery
(FAB)
1.49,
1.16–1.81,
Hamilton
Depression
Scale
(HAMD)
text]4.27,
text]6.85–[Formula:
text]1.69,
Anxiety
(HAMA)
text]0.24,
text]0.32–[Formula:
text]0.16,
Checklist-90
(SCL-90)
text]0.37,
text]0.48–[Formula:
text]0.25,
text]%].
Our
findings
provide
compelling
evidence
potential
benefits
managing
improving
To
optimize
outcomes,
recommend
customizing
based
on
individual
clinical
phenotypes,
validate
these
results
emphasize
need
rigorous,
large-scale
studies.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 61 - 61
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder,
characterised
by
cardinal
motor
features
and
multitude
of
non-motor
manifestations.
Among
them,
cognitive
impairment
in
PD
has
been
recognised
as
defined
clinical
entity,
it
might
lead
to
an
increased
risk
developing
dementia.
Consequently,
the
present
review
aimed
ascertain
available
interventions
for
training
abilities
persons
with
(PwPD).
Methods:
PRISMA
guidelines
were
followed
select
studies
following
databases:
PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Web
Science.
Two
independent
reviewers
conducted
different
phases
review,
third
expert
was
called
address
any
doubts/conflicts.
Randomised
controlled
trials
randomised
concerning
outcomes
PwPD
selected.
Results:
A
total
28
articles
included.
The
considered
applied
various
experimental
functions
PwPD:
computer-based
platforms,
exergames,
paper-and-pencil
programmes,
dual-task
or
treadmill
action
observation
therapy,
imagery,
virtual
reality
components,
targeting
precise
domain,
tele-rehabilitation,
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation,
structured
training,
multimodal
treatments.
Cognitive
assessed
employing
neuropsychological
tests,
self-report
questionnaires,
computerised
batteries.
Conclusions:
Overall,
reported
better
performances
groups
compared
control
groups,
several
domains.
Structured
emerged
most
effective
strategy
enhance
functioning
PwPD.
However,
further
are
necessary
determine
appropriate
useful
develop
that
also
consider
patients’
quality
life.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 10, 2025
Tai
Chi,
as
a
traditional
Chinese
martial
art,
has
received
extensive
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
its
multiple
health
benefits.
Research
demonstrates
that
Chi
improves
physical
health,
enhances
flexibility
and
coordination,
alleviates
psychological
stress.
With
the
increase
research,
benefits
of
have
been
confirmed
by
many
scientific
studies.
Therefore,
bibliometric
analysis
literature
can
help
us
better
understand
research
status
development
trends
this
field.
The
article
commentary
on
from
2004
2024
were
retrieved
Web
Science
Core
Collection.
We
used
bibliometric.com
online
platform
VOSviewer
software
analyze
collaboration
between
countries/institutions/journals/authors,
well
co-occurrence
keywords
hotspots.
Disciplinary
distribution
was
analyzed
using
subject
categories,
visualized
through
VOSviewer's
clustering
algorithm.
From
2023,
number
papers
related
showed
an
overall
upward
trend,
with
12.3%
average
annual
growth
rate
post-2012.
China
contributed
68.5%
publications
(n
=
645/941),
followed
United
States
(15.2%,
n
143).
Key
findings
include
40%
reduction
fall
risk
(RR
0.60,
95%
CI:
0.52-0.69)
33%
improvement
sleep
quality
(p
<
0.001)
among
elderly
practitioners.
author
network
map
shows
authors
like
Wayne,
Peter
M.
significant
influence
field
research.
Keyword
reveals
several
main
themes
research:
benefits,
disease
management,
social
regional
cultural
factors.
is
growing
globally,
potential
are
increasingly
recognized.
leads
other
countries
regions.
interdisciplinary,
involving
academic
fields.
value
improving
elderly,
preventing
falls,
enhancing
cognitive
function,
managing
chronic
diseases.
Future
further
explore
long-term
effects,
mechanisms
action,
application
different
populations.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
patients
suffer
from
progressive
gray
matter
volume
(GMV)
loss,
but
whether
distinct
patterns
of
atrophy
progression
exist
within
PD
are
still
unclear.
Objective
This
study
aims
to
identify
subtypes
with
different
rates
GMV
loss
and
assess
their
association
clinical
progression.
Methods
included
107
(mean
age:
60.06
±
9.98
years,
70.09%
male)
baseline
≥
3-year
follow-up
structural
MRI
scans.
A
linear
mixed-effects
model
was
employed
the
regional
loss.
Hierarchical
cluster
analysis
conducted
explore
potential
based
on
individual
Clinical
score
changes
were
then
compared
across
these
subtypes.
Results
Two
identified
brain
rates.
Subtype
1
(n
=
63)
showed
moderate
atrophy,
notably
in
prefrontal
lateral
temporal
lobes,
while
2
44)
had
faster
brain,
particularly
region.
Furthermore,
subtype
exhibited
deterioration
non-motor
(MDS-UPDRS-Part
Ⅰ,
β
1.26
0.18,
P
0.016)
motor
Ⅱ,
1.34
0.20,
0.017)
symptoms,
autonomic
dysfunction
(SCOPA-AUT,
1.15
0.22,
0.043),
memory
(HVLT-Retention,
−0.02
0.01,
depression
(GDS,
0.26
0.083,
0.019)
1.
Conclusion
The
has
two
progression,
which
may
have
implications
for
developing
personalized
treatment
strategies.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 2999 - 2999
Published: May 20, 2024
Background:
This
is
a
retrospective
longitudinal
study
comparing
374
patients
with
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
who
were
treated
in
centers
offering
specialized
program
of
enhanced
rehabilitation
therapy
addition
to
expert
outpatient
care
387
PD,
only
received
at
movement
disorders
Italy.
Methods:
The
data
are
from
subjects
recruited
the
Outcome
Project
(POP)
six
Italian
that
part
multicenter
collaboration
for
quality
improvement
(the
Fresco
Network).
effects
measured
baseline
and
follow-up
clinical
evaluation
Timed-Up-and-Go
test
(TUG),
Disease
Questionnaire
(PDQ-39),
Multidimensional
Caregiver
Strain
Index
(MCSI),
number
falls
hospitalizations
any
cause.
We
used
generalized
linear
mixed
model
dependent
variables
being
response
variable,
which
included
covariates
demographics,
evaluation,
treatment
variables.
Results:
found
underwent
had
better
motor
outcome
over
time
than
those
managed
by
neurologists
but
participated
community
programs
exercise
other
allied
health
interventions.
greatest
seen
early
stages
high
amount
vigorous
per
week
last
months.
Similar
PDQ39,
MCSI,
falls,
hospitalization.
Conclusions:
Long-term
benefits
function
life
PD
burden
reduction
their
caregivers
can
be
achieved
through
systematic
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 625 - 625
Published: June 22, 2024
Imbalance
and
falls
in
patients
with
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
do
not
only
reduce
their
quality
of
life
but
also
expectancy.
Aging-related
symptoms
as
well
disease-specific
motor
non-motor
contribute
to
these
conditions
should
be
treated
when
appropriate.
In
addition
an
active
lifestyle,
advanced
exercise
training
is
useful
effective,
especially
for
less
medically
responsive
such
freezing
gait
postural
instability
at
stages.
As
treadmill
non-immersive
virtual
reality,
including
dual
tasks,
significantly
reduced
the
number
PD
patients,
mechanism(s)
explaining
this
effect
further
investigated.
Such
research
could
help
select
most
suitable
develop
effective
protocols
based
on
novel
technology.
Real-life
digital
surrogate
markers
mobility,
those
describing
aspects
endurance,
performance,
complexity
specific
movements,
can
improve
mobility
assessment
using
wearables.
Quality in Sport,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36, P. 56588 - 56588
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Aim
of
the
studyThis
study
examines
impact
physical
activity
on
neuroprotection
in
neurodegenerative
diseases,
focusing
Parkinson’s
Disease
(PD).
It
evaluates
neuroprotective
mechanisms,
analyzes
activity’s
role
PD
progression,
assesses
various
exercise
forms’
effectiveness
symptoms,
and
identifies
research
challenges
future
directions.
Materials
methodsA
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
across
major
databases,
prioritizing
studies
from
past
15
years,
particularly
longitudinal
randomized
controlled
trials.
The
review
critically
evaluated
specificity,
effects
symptoms.
State
knowledgeRegular
enhances
neuroplasticity,
regulates
neurotrophic
factors,
reduces
oxidative
stress,
mitigates
inflammation
patients.
Various
forms
show
managing
symptoms
potentially
slowing
disease
progression.
Challenges
remain
optimizing
interventions
for
individual
patients
integrating
into
management
strategies.
ConclusionsThe
highlights
significant
PD,
demonstrating
its
potential
to
manage
slow
Research
gaps
persist
regarding
long-term
personalized
interventions.
Future
should
focus
protocols,
investigating
synergistic
with
pharmacological
treatments,
developing
This
supports
as
a
valuable
adjunctive
therapy
influencing
treatment
paradigms
disorders.