{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["7(1)"],"submitter":["Wehner C"],"pubmed_abstract":["<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility, as measured by tests commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports contexts.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources</h4>The following databases were searched up to 31 July 2020: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed and SPORTDiscus.<h4>Eligibility criteria for studies</h4>Inclusion: (1) Randomised controlled trials published in German or English; (2) Tai Chi used as an intervention to improve physical performance; (3) Test methods commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports and (4) Participants aged ≥16 years (irrespective of health status). Exclusion: (1) Studies not focusing on Tai Ch"],"journal":["BMJ open sport & exercise medicine"],"pagination":["e000817"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7871341"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Effect of Tai Chi on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility: a systematic review and meta-analysis."],"pmcid":["PMC7871341"],"pubmed_authors":["Wehner C","Blank C","Arvandi M","Schobersberger W"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Effect of Tai Chi on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","description":"<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on muscle strength, physical endurance, postural balance and flexibility, as measured by tests commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports contexts.<h4>Design</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Data sources</h4>The following databases were searched up to 31 July 2020: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE via PubMed and SPORTDiscus.<h4>Eligibility criteria for studies</h4>Inclusion: (1) Randomised controlled trials published in German or English; (2) Tai Chi used as an intervention to improve physical performance; (3) Test methods commonly used in health-related fitness or competitive sports and (4) Participants aged ≥16 years (irrespective of health status). Exclusion: (1) Studies not focusing on Tai Ch","dates":{"release":"2021-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2021","modification":"2026-07-16T00:34:43.386Z","creation":"2026-07-09T13:10:16.83Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC7871341","cross_references":{"pubmed":["33614126"],"doi":["10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000817"]}}