Biographies
Penelope J. Klein, PT, EdD Dr. Klein has been practicing and teaching Physical Therapy for over 35 years, and practicing martial arts since 1987. Dr. Klein, a full professor at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY, is actively engaged as a clinical researcher, a programming consultant/coordinator, and also teaches community-based and adapted taiji/qigong classes. She can be contacted at D’Youville College, 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 829-7835.
Bill Adams, BA Bill is an experienced martial artist and instructor. As part of the North American Tai Chi Demonstration Team, he performed taiji forms for international audiences including exhibitions in China. Locally, he teaches taiji both as an art form and as a health-promoting modality. Mr. Adams and his staff of taiji instructors serve over 400 club-member students, as well as designing and delivering community health promotion programs and innovative programming for individuals with movement impairments.
Mr. Adams is actively engaged in research on the therapeutic effects of Tai Chi and, in collaboration with Penny Klein, he has co-produced several instructional DVD’s. He can be contacted at Bill Adams Martial Arts and Fitness Centers, 3211 Transit Rd., Elma, NY 14059 (716) 668-5004.
Bill Klein, EdM Bill is an educational consultant for Chi-Time @ School programming. He has thirty years experience as a physical education teacher in New York State schools, teaching at both elementary and high school levels. Bill regularly teaches community-based tai chi classes at local senior centers. He has been a tai chi instructor with Bill Adams, Bill Adams Martial Art and Fitness Centers, Buffalo NY. He is an educational technical consultant for Chi Time @ School and assists with Chi Time seminars.
JudyAnn Bonafede Judy is a senior Tai Chi instructor with Bill Adams Martial Arts & Fitness Centers. She is featured in several Chi Time productions and assists with seminars.
Research and Presentations
Published Research Klein PJ, Rivers LC. Taiji for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and their support partners: Program Evaluation, J. Neuro Phy Ther. 2006;30(1):22-7. Klein PJ, Adams W. Taiji as a Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Intervention: Evidence, Applications, and Practical Considerations. Cardiopulm Phys Ther. 2004;15(4):5-11. Klein PJ, Adams W. A vision of the future role of taiji in Western health care: a summary of clinical research. Taijiquan J. 2004;5(2-3):29-36. Klein PJ, Adams W. Comprehensive therapeutic benefits of taiji; A critical review Am J Phys Med. Rehabil. 2004; 83(9):735-745.
Professional Presentations Klein PJ. Taiji Qigong for Health and CAREx Pilot. National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) Conference April 23-25, 2006 Klein PJ, Klein WJ 5-minute Stress Reducing Routine of Taiji/Qigong . National Association for Activity Professionals (NAAP) Conference April 5-8, 2006 (workshop) Klein PJ, Adams WJ. Taiji Buddies and Instructional DVD. World Parkinson’s Congress Washington DC. Feb 22-26, 2006. Klein PJ, Adams WJ. Physiotherapeutic Applications of Taiji. 2005 National Conference Canadian Physiotherapy Association . Victoria BC, May 26, 2005 Klein PJ, Adams WJ. Adapted Taiji for Individuals with MS. International MS Conference. Toronto CANADA, May 6, 2005 Klein PJ, Adams WJ. Therapeutic Applications of Taiji in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: A Critical Review APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville TN, Feb 2004. (platform presenter)
Research in Progress Klein PJ & Adams WJ. Chi for 2/Chi for You Leader Training for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. [2006-2007] Klein PJ & Adams WJ. CAREx Leader Training. NYS Dept Health Grant: Multi-intervention Approach to Falls Prevention for residents with Alzheimer’s. [2005-2007]
Instructional Media Productions Klein PJ, Adams W. (2006) Chi-Time Series: Introduction. Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional film DVD/Video). Klein PJ, Adams W. (2006) Chi for 2/Chi for You. Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional film DVD/Video, partially funded by a Faculty Research Grant from D’Youville College). Klein PJ, Adams W. (2006) CAREx Exercise leader Training, Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional manual & DVD, funded by a grant from New York State Health Department). Klein PJ, Adams W. (2005) Taiji Buddies. Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional film DVD/Video, partially funded by a Faculty Research Grant from D’Youville College). Adams W, Klein PJ (2002) Serenity in Action, Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional film DVD/Video, partially funded by an unrestricted grant for Berlex Laboratories). Adams W. (2002) Magical World of Tai Chi. Qi Concept Productions, Elma, NY. (instructional film DVD/Video)