ReviewJournal of orthopaedic translation2018
The effect of Chinese martial arts Tai Chi Chuan on prevention of osteoporosis: A systematic review.
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- The impact of Tai Chi on osteoporosis and osteopenia in middle-aged and elderly adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026Pooled it
- Bibliometric analysis of traditional Chinese exercises in stroke rehabilitation from 2003 to 2022 using CiteSpace.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: an update of Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (2020).Archives of osteoporosis · 2021Pooled it
- The effects of Tai Chi on quality of life of cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Pooled it
- Home-Based Shi's Knee Daoyin Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.Journal of pain research · 2024Trial
- Perceived health benefits of martial arts and combat sports.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Evidence map of Tai Chi interventions for older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Strategies for preventing bone loss in populations with insufficient calcium and vitamin D intake.Nutrition research and practice · 2025Review
- Gut-bone axis perturbation: Mechanisms and interventions via gut microbiota as a primary driver of osteoporosis.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2025Review
- Exercise benefits yourself and your offspring: a mini-review.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025Review
- Exercise and Musculoskeletal Health in Men With Low Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2024Review
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in Multiple Exercise-Regulated Bone Homeostasis.Aging and disease · 2023Review
- Linking the relation between gut microbiota and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2023Review
- Recent advances in the identification of related factors and preventive strategies of hip fracture.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
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- Effects of 24-Form Tai Chi on Cardio-Pulmonary Functions, Exercise Performances, and Cognitive Functions of the Aged.Iranian journal of public health · 2022Article
- Emerging Trends and Hotspots in Tai Chi Fall Prevention: Analysis and Visualization.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Influence of Taijiquan Exercise on Mentality and Emotion Regulation by Intelligent Medical Big Data Analysis.Contrast media & molecular imaging · 2022Article
- Deep learning approach for automatic segmentation of ulna and radius in dual-energy X-ray imaging.Insights into imaging · 2021Article
- The effectiveness of exercises on fall and fracture prevention amongst community elderlies: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2020Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectiveTai Chi Chuan (TCC) is suggested to have beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the evidence of the effect of TCC on bone mineral density (BMD) and its potential for prevention of osteoporosis.
methodsA literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases from inception to January 2017. Randomized controlled studies, case-control trials, prospective cohort studies, and cross-sectional studies which evaluated the effect of TCC on BMD were selected without any subject or language restriction.
resultsNine articles met the inclusion criteria, including seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs), one case-control trial (CCT), and one cross-sectional study, encompassing a total of 1222 participants. Five studies showed statistically significant improvements in BMD after TCC, three studies showed nonsignificant intergroup differences, and one study provided no statistical evaluation of results. The studies with nonsignificant results tended to have a shorter total duration of TCC practice. Apart from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), two studies additionally used peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) which showed statistically significant positive effects of TCC on preventing osteoporosis.
conclusionTCC is beneficial to BMD and may be a cost-effective and preventive measure of osteoporosis. This beneficial effect is better observed in long-term TCC practice. THE TRANSLATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THIS ARTICLE: The beneficial effect of TCC on BMD is suggested to be clinically translated to its potential for early rehabilitation and prevention of secondary osteoporosis in patients after surgical treatment of common osteoporotic fractures. The length of practicing TCC, the form and style of TCC, and the types of patient suitable for TCC are to be investigated in future studies.
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