A study investigating the effects of Tai Chi Chuan: individuals with traumatic brain injuries compared to controls


Author: Gemmell, C. & Leathem, J.


Conference/Journal: Brain Injury
Date published: 2006
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 Volume ID: 20   ,  Pages: 151-156   ,  Word Count: 86  
    METHODS: Eighteen participants, with TBI assigned to a control (waiting list) group or Tai Chi group completed the Medical Outcome Scale Short Form 36 (SF-36) and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) before, during, immediately after and 3 weeks after completion of the Tai Chi course. The Tai Chi group completed the Visual Analogue Mood Scales (VAMS) before and after each class. RESULTS: Tai Chi was associated with significant improvement on all VAMS scores (except fatigue) with decreases in sadness, confusion, anger, tension, fear and increases in energy and happiness.