Comparative effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to evaluate the therapeutic effects of various traditional Chinese exercises on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in middle-aged and older adult(s) individuals through a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Methods

Following the PRISMA guidelines, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were retrieved from six databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar. A total of 20 RCTs involving 1,457 middle-aged and older adult(s) KOA patients were included. Interventions included Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, and Yijinjing. Mean Difference (MD) was used as the effect size for continuous outcomes (WOMAC subscales, SF-36, VAS, 6MWT). A Bayesian network meta-analysis was performed, and interventions were ranked using

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815747 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature