ArticleMedicine2020
Tai Chi on bone mineral density of postmenopausal osteoporosis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating combined acupuncture and antiresorptive therapy in Chinese women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- A network meta-analysis of the effects of different aerobic exercise prescriptions on bone density in osteoporosis patients.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Brief, Low-impact, High-intensity Osteogenic Loading in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Quasi-experimental Case-series Study.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2025Article
- The effect of Tai Chi on plasma homocysteine in 1176 adults: a propensity score matching-based study.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Article
- Rehabilitation of Pregnancy and Lactation-Associated Osteoporosis and Vertebral Fractures: A Case Report.HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery · 2024Article
- Study on Two Typical Progressive Motions in Tai Chi (Bafa Wubu) Promoting Lower Extremity Exercise.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOsteoporosis is a clinically common metabolic disease, especially in postmenopausal women. Tai Chi might be beneficial in osteoporosis patients. This study will be performed to examine the effects of Tai Chi on bone mineral density of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
methodsWe will search the electronical databases and hand-searching journals or reference lists. The study screening and data extraction will be carried out by 2 investigators independently. The primary outcome is bone mineral density (lumbar spine, Ward's triangle, trochanter, proximal femur, femoral neck, or total hip). Secondary outcomes are pain score, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, and adverse effects. Review Manager V.5.3 software will be used to compute the data.
resultsThe results of the study will provide a reliable evidence to assess the effects of Tai Chi on bone mineral density of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
conclusionThe conclusion of our systematic review will answer whether Tai Chi is an effective intervention to improve bone mineral density of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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