Effectiveness of Mind-Body Exercise in Older Adults With Sarcopenia and Frailty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mind-body exercise (MBE) has shown promise in mitigating the effects of sarcopenia and frailty in older adults. Nevertheless, its effectiveness in enhancing muscle function and physical performance in this population has not been well established. This study aimed to investigate the effects of MBE on older adults with sarcopenia and frailty, to offer evidence-based exercise recommendations.

Methods

A comprehensive search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted through multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang, and Chinese Scientific Journals Full-Text Database (VIP), supplemented by manual reference searches from inception until February 20

SUBMITTER: Wan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature