Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Tai Chi improves balance, mobility and gait function of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
| Authors: |
Lijie Lou, Chunyu Xiang, Yingliang Hu, Jiapeng Yang |
| Source: |
European Journal of Medical Research, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2025) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2025. |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
Tai Chi, Parkinson's disease, Lower limbs, Meta-analysis, Medicine |
| More Details: |
Abstract Objective This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of Tai Chi on the balance function, mobility function, and gait function (including gait endurance, gait amplitude, and gait speed) of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods The “PICOS” principle was used to search seven English and six Chinese databases. Search for relevant studies published up to September 11, 2023, from the date of database creation. Two authors independently screened all eligible studies. The included studies were assessed for risk of bias based on the criteria outlined in Cochrane Handbook 5.1.0. Quantitative statistics and meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software. Results Th 18 studies that met the inclusion criteria, 16 of which were included in the meta-analysis, included a sample of 963 cases from four countries. The meta-analysis revealed that Tai Chi was effective compared with conventional medication in improving balance function (MD = 2.06, 95% CI [1.35, 2.78], P |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2047-783X |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2047-783X |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40001-024-02151-5 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/517075e425c14da3bcf34bc6af86d42c |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.517075e425c14da3bcf34bc6af86d42c |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
