SynthesisEuropean journal of medical research2025
Tai Chi improves balance, mobility and gait function of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Complementary therapies intervention in Parkinson's disease: systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Lifestyle medicine for neuroprotection: evidence and implementation in Asian contexts.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2026Review
- From Striatum to Prescription: An Evidence-Based and Bayesian Framework for Neuromotor Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease.NeuroSci · 2026Review
- Optimal exercise modalities and doses for improving quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease: a network meta-analysis and dose-response study.Journal of neurology · 2026Review
- The role of exercise intensity in motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and personalized exercise prescription parameters.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2026Review
- Effect of traditional Chinese exercises on motor function, balance, gait, and quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of Tai Chi on the balance function, mobility function, and gait function (including gait endurance, gait amplitude, and gait speed) of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease.
methodsThe "PICOS" principle was used to search seven English and six Chinese databases. Search for relevant studies published up to September 11, 2023, from the date of database creation. Two authors independently screened all eligible studies. The included studies were assessed for risk of bias based on the criteria outlined in Cochrane Handbook 5.1.0. Quantitative statistics and meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software.
resultsTh 18 studies that met the inclusion criteria, 16 of which were included in the meta-analysis, included a sample of 963 cases from four countries. The meta-analysis revealed that Tai Chi was effective compared with conventional medication in improving balance function (MD = 2.06, 95% CI [1.35, 2.78], P < 0.00001, I
conclusionTai chi is a safe and effective rehabilitation intervention that can enhance the balance and mobility functions of the lower limbs in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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