Authors
van Emmerik, RichardDocument Type
PresentationPublication Date
2014-05-20Keywords
Multiple Sclerosisbalance
mobility
Tai Chi
Motor Control
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Practices
Translational Medical Research
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Impaired balance and gait function are highly prevalent and associated with reduced quality of life in those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Recent evidence implicates the somatosensory system as a major contributor to balance dysfunction in this population. As part of the mini-symposium entitled "Advanced Computational and Technological Approaches to Mitigating Mobility Dysfunction in People with Multiple Sclerosis," this presentation will review current intervention and rehabilitation methods aimed at improving balance and mobility in people with MS. Particular focus will be on the effects of Tai Chi training, which integrates coordination, strength and flexibility in enhancing adaptive postural control and physical function.DOI
10.13028/er3p-eg97Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/28027Notes
Presented at the 2014 UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science Research Retreat, held on May 20, 2014 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass.
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10.13028/er3p-eg97