Efficacy of Tai Chi on pain, stiffness and function in patients with osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whether Tai Chi benefits patients with osteoarthritis remains controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise for pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis.

Methods

A computerized search of PubMed and Embase (up to Sept 2012) was performed to identify relevant studies. The outcome measures were pain, stiffness, and physical function. Two investigators identified eligible studies and extracted data independently. The quality of the included studies was assessed by the Jadad score. Standard mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated and pooled using a random effects model. The change in outcomes from baseline was compared to the minimum clinically important diffe

SUBMITTER: Yan JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3631149 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature