Research Progress on the Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercise to the Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder prevalent among the elderly, characterized primarily by motor impairments and non-motor symptoms. In recent years, exercise therapy has gained widespread recognition for its efficacy in treating motor symptoms of PD as well as alleviating non-motor symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and improving quality of life. Traditional Chinese exercises have also garnered attention as a potential therapeutic approach. This paper provides an overview of recent research progress, with a focus on the roles of three types of traditional Chinese exercises—Wuqinxi, Baduanjin, and Tai Chi—in ameliorating both motor and non-motor symptoms in PD patients. It is hoped that this synthesis will contribute to the integration of traditional exercises into comprehensive treatment plans for PD, providing a reference basis for the scientific implementation of standardized exercise programs and enhancing the feasibility and effectiveness of treatment.