Tai Chi at LSU

Researchers at LSU has tried to use Tai Chi as a rehabilitation tool for people with peripheral neuropathy in the last four years. So far the reports from our participants has been positive. Improved balance and mobility can be seen within 3 month. in rear cases, pain reduction and sensation recovery has also been reported. You can visit us at http://pn.lsu.edu/ for more detailed information. Our latest research report can be found at http://pn.lsu.edu/Results2.htm.

Participants of the study project comes to LSU three times a week for a hour each time. Interested parties can contact the researchers at 225-578-4395.

January meeting

Despite the weather we had a good turnout and a lot of information was shared among the group. Some highlights included how different exercises; water aerobics, walking, lifting and the Tai Chi program at LSU had helped some group members with balance and pain management. We discussed the use of Neurontin, Lyrica, Cymbalta and Metanx and how this was helping in some cases. It was interesting to note how neuropathy affected people differently and that there wasn't a particular drug or activity that was a cure for them all.
Please feel free to share your story here if you live too far away or couldn't attend. All stories and questions are welcome.

Next support group meeting

If you are in the Baton Rouge area and can make our group's meeting, you are more than welcome.  This meeting will have no invited guest speaker, we will be starting off the new year sharing stories and getting to know each other a little more.  Our meetings are held in the NeuroMedical Center every other month starting in January, on the 3rd Saturday at 10AM.  Parking is free in the parking garage next to the center.  Hope to see you there.