The comparison between effects of Taichi and conventional exercise on functional mobility and balance in healthy older adults: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taichi is beneficial for functional mobility and balance in older adults. However, such benefits of Taichi when comparing to conventional exercise (CE) are not well understood due to large variance in study protocols and observations.

Methods

We reviewed publications in five databases. Eligible studies that examined the effects of Taichi on the outcomes of functional mobility and balance in healthy older adults as compared to CE were included. Subgroup analyses compared the effects of different types of CE (e.g., single and multiple-type exercise) and different intervention designs (e.g., Taichi types) on those outcomes (Registration number: CRD42022331956).

Results

Twelve studies consisting of 2,901 participants were included. Generally, compared to CE, Ta

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10757983 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature