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Parkinsons also causes thinking difficulties, so cutting the number of movements and instructing
participants to increase repetition is more likely adaptable for those individuals (Staff, 2015).
Fatigue is also a factor with Parkinsons, therefore if a participant is tired they may stop when
needed or person less movements and less petitions, as long as the focus on at least two
movements for Simon Says (Staff, 2015).
Adaptation References:
Wayne, P. (2013, May 3). Tai chi improves balance and motor control in Parkinsons disease Harvard health Blog. Retrieved October 22, 2016, from Complementary and alternative medicine,
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tai-chi-improves-balance-and-motor-control-in-parkinsonsdisease-201305036150
Staff, M. C. (2015). Parkinsons disease complications. Mayoclinic. Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/complications/con20028488
Staff, M. C. (2014). Traumatic brain injury definition. Mayoclinic. Retrieved from
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/basics/definition/con20029302
Tai Chi 101 for TBI. (2016, May 23). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from
http://www.lifeskillsvillage.com/blog/tai-chi-101