Wuqinxi Exercise Improves Hand Dexterity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

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Scores of the 39 items of Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire before and after 12-week training. Scores of 8 dimensions and total points of the 39 items of Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) in the Wuqinxi (filled circles) and stretching (open circles) groups before vs. after 12-week exercise. Both interventions seem to improve the overall scores. The group difference is not significant. (a) Mobility. (b)Activity of daily living. (c) Emotional wellbeing. (d) Stigma. (e) Social support. (f) Cognitions. (g) Communication. (h) Bodily discomfort. (i) Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39).

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