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SynthesisFrontiers in medicine2024

Effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise on balance, falls, and motor function in older adults: a meta-analysis.

Liangxing Li, Shoujun Guo, Bing Ding, Jinsong Zhang

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Synthesis in Frontiers in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Liangxing LiPostgraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China.
Shoujun GuoDepartment of Physical Education and Research, Heilongjiang International University, Harbin, China.
Bing DingFootball Teaching and Research Office, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China.
Jinsong ZhangPostgraduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study systematically evaluated Tai Chi's effects on balance, fall prevention, and physical function in older adults. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, and EMbase databases included randomized controlled trials published up to August 2024. The meta-analysis used RevMan 5.4 and applied the GRADE framework to assess evidence quality. Results: Twenty-two studies met the criteria. Tai Chi significantly improved balance and physical function, particularly in the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), one-leg standing with eyes closed (OLS-C), and Timed up-and-go test (TUG). Fear of falling (FOF) also reduced, though changes in Tinetti Balance Test (TBT) and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) were not statistically significant. Conclusion: Tai Chi effectively enhances balance and physical function in older adults, with notable potential for fall risk reduction. While some tests showed no significant effect, overall results support Tai Chi as a valuable intervention to promote older adults' health. Systematic review registration: https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2024-8-0082/.

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balancefallsolder adultsphysical functional abilitiesTai Chi

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PMID39564508
PMCPMC11573509

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