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Review
. 2016:2016:7137362.
doi: 10.1155/2016/7137362. Epub 2016 Nov 21.

Traditional Chinese Mind and Body Exercises for Promoting Balance Ability of Old Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Shihui Chen  1 , Yanjie Zhang  2 , Yong Tai Wang  3 , Xiao Lei Liu  4
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Traditional Chinese Mind and Body Exercises for Promoting Balance Ability of Old Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Shihui Chen et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide a quantitative evaluation of the effectiveness of traditional Chinese mind and body exercises in promoting balance ability for old adults. The eligible studies were extensively searched from electronic databases (Medline, CINAHL, SportDicus, and Web of Science) until 10 May 2016. Reference lists of relevant publications were screened for future hits. The trials used randomized controlled approaches to compare the effects of traditional Chinese mind and body exercise (TCMBE) on balance ability of old adults that were included. The synthesized results of Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and static balance with 95% confidence intervals were counted under a random-effects model. Ten studies were selected based on the inclusion criteria, and a total of 1,798 participants were involved in this review. The results of the meta-analysis showed that TCMBE had no significant improvement on BBS and TUG, but the BBS and TUG could be obviously improved by prolonging the intervention time. In addition, the results showed that TCMBE could significantly improve the static balance compared to control group. In conclusion, old adults who practiced TCMBE with the time not less than 150 minutes per week for more than 15 weeks could promote the balance ability.

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Flow diagram for selection of studies.
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The effect of TCMBE versus control on BBS for the elderly.
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The effect of TCMBE versus control on TUG for the elderly.
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The effect of TCMBE versus control on static balance for the elderly.
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Funnel plot (TUG).
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Funnel plot (static balance).
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Subgroup meta-analysis: the effect of TCMBE versus control on BBS for elderly TUG.
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Subgroup meta-analysis: the effect of TCMBE versus control on TUG for the elderly.
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Subgroup meta-analysis: the effect of TCMBE versus control on static balance for the elderly.
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