Comparing the effectiveness of five traditional Chinese exercises in improving balance function in older adults: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite numerous studies affirming the potential of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) in enhancing balance in older adults, systematic integration is lacking. This study evaluated the effectiveness of five TCEs-Baduanjin, Liuzijue, Tai Chi, Wuqinxi, and Yijinjing-in improving balance among older adults using network meta-analysis.

Methods

This meta-analysis was registered in PROSPERO with the registration number CRD42023481450. Related articles indexed by Web of Science, Cochrane, PubMed, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP databases before October 2023 were searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving TCEs interventions to improve balance function conducted in older adults who aged ≥60 years were included. Two re

SUBMITTER: Xie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568816 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature