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. 2024 Sep-Oct;43(5):284-299.
doi: 10.1097/NOR.0000000000001059. Epub 2024 Sep 25.

Efficacy of Mindfulness Exercises for Primary Osteoporosis Pain and Balance: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Fang Fei Lyu  1   2   3   4 , Vimala Ramoo  1   2   3   4 , Ping Lei Chui  1   2   3   4 , Chong Guan Ng  1   2   3   4
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Efficacy of Mindfulness Exercises for Primary Osteoporosis Pain and Balance: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Fang Fei Lyu et al. Orthop Nurs. 2024 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Mindfulness exercise has shown great benefits for patients with osteoporosis. However, there are various types of mindfulness exercises and no studies have compared their efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of mindfulness exercises on pain and balance in patients with primary osteoporosis. Articles published in 10 English and three Chinese language databases from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2022, were systematically searched. Twenty-two studies (N = 1,603) of five types of mindfulness exercises (Pilates, Ba Duan Jin, Wu Qin Xi, Tai Chi, and Yi Jin Jing) were eligible for this meta-analysis. Evidence from this review indicated that all five of the mindfulness exercises included in this study effectively reduced pain and improved balance for patients with primary osteoporosis. Pilates had the highest value of surface under the cumulative ranking as the best intervention. Future studies could consider developing a standard guideline for mindfulness exercise to be incorporated into osteoporosis rehabilitation.

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