Optimal exercise parameters of Baduanjin for balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Baduanjin represents an affordable and secure method of exercising both the mind and body, and has been observed to enhance balance in older adults. Nevertheless, the existing research on the impact of Baduanjin on various balance functions is still insufficient, and the optimal dosage parameters for performing Baduanjin exercises have not been studied.

Methods

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis, five English databases and three Chinese databases were performed. Relevant studies were searched by GOOGLE SCHOLAR, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, Pubmed, CNKI, SinoMed, and WangfangMed using "Baduanjin" and "balance." Subgroup analyses were conducted to investigate the influence of different exercise parameters on the observed outcomes. Meta-regression was

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11961421 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature