Comparative efficacy of mind-body exercise for pain, function, quality of life in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic joint disease. Due to the risks of opioid use and limited pharmacological effectiveness, mind-body exercise (MBE) therapy and other non-pharmacological interventions have emerged as first-line treatments for this condition. However, the optimal MBE modes for KOA remain undetermined. This systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to compare the efficacy of different MBE modes, including Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong, in managing KOA.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database from inception to 25 April 2024. Randomized clinical trials comparing MBE interventions for pain, physical function and quali

SUBMITTER: Gao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004734 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature