ReviewFrontiers in aging neuroscience2023
Efficacy of Tai Chi on lower limb function of Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Tai Chi for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients: a systematic review of mechanisms.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Pooled it
- Tai Chi improves balance, mobility and gait function of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of medical research · 2025Pooled it
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- Effects of different exercise types on balance function in healthy older adults and Parkinson's patients: a systematic review.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- Long-term efficacy of hydrotherapy on balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2023Pooled it
- Evidence map of Tai Chi interventions for older adults.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Supplementing Best Care with Specialized Rehabilitation Treatment in Parkinson's Disease: A Retrospective Study by Different Expert Centers.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: At present, the effect of Tai Chi (TC) on lower limb function in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) is controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis on the influence of TC on lower limb function in PD patients. Methods: According to the PRISMA guidelines, seven databases were searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTS) were selected and screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. We assessed the quality of the studies using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and then extracted the characteristics of the included studies. The random effect model was adopted, and heterogeneity was measured by Results: A total of 441 articles were screened, and 10 high-quality RCTs were with a total of 532 patients with PD met Our inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed that compared To control groups TC improved several outcomes. TC significantly improved motor function (SMD = -0.70; 95% CI = -0.95, -0.45; Conclusion: TC has beneficial effects on motor function, balance function, functional walking ability, and gait velocity, but does not improve walking endurance, stride length, and cadence.
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