Efficacy of traditional Chinese exercise on postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) is used as a therapeutic method in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the efficacy of TCE and provide reliable clinical evidence.

Methods

Eight databases, including the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Chinese Science Citation Database, Wanfang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Medical Journal full-text databases, were searched for randomized controlled trials. Meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan (version 5.4) software.

Results

Sixteen studies involving 1,288 patients were included. Compared with conventional treatment alone, TCE improved patients' bone mineral density, decreased pain, improved balance, improved quality of life,

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583642 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature