SynthesisBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024
Effects of traditional Chinese exercise therapy on pain scores, sleep quality, and anxiety-depression symptoms in fibromyalgia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Effects of various exercise therapies on 6-min walk distance in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Six-month supervised telerehabilitation combining pilates-based therapeutic exercise and self-myofascial release in adults with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2026Trial
- Effects of mind-body health qigong exercise on depression severity and cognitive function in older adults at a senior care center: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- [Effects of exercise interventions on anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a meta-analysis].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercise Versus Oral Medication in the Treatment of Neck Pain: Study Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Effect of different types of exercise in fibromyalgia syndrome: a network meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Taiji Stick exercise on sleep quality and anxiety in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Targeted exercise interventions on stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in PhD students.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Fibromyalgia: A Review of the Pathophysiological Mechanisms and Multidisciplinary Treatment Strategies.Biomedicines · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aims to assess the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise therapy in alleviating pain, improving sleep quality, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among fibromyalgia patients.
methodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across various databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge, VIP database, and Wanfang, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the impact of Traditional Chinese Exercise (TCE) interventions on fibromyalgia. Two independent authors extracted data from the selected studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3.
resultsThe analysis encompassed 15 RCTs, comprising 936 participants. The meta-analysis revealed that TCE significantly surpassed the control group in reducing pain scores for fibromyalgia patients, as evidenced by improvements in FIQ [MD = -3.30, 95% CI (- 5.37, - 0.69), z = 2.53, p = 0.01] and VAS [MD = -1.87, 95% CI (- 2.12, - 1.61), z = 6.98, p < 0.00001]. Additionally, TCE demonstrated notable enhancements in sleep quality (PSQI) [MD = -2.23, 95% CI (- 2.86, - 1.61), z = 6.98, p < 0.0001], as well as in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression [MD = - 0.59, 95% CI (- 0.80, - 0.39), z = 5.63, p < 0.0001].
conclusionTraditional Chinese Exercise (TCE) exhibits significant efficacy in ameliorating pain, enhancing sleep quality, and alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression in fibromyalgia patients.
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