Meta-Analysis of Elderly Lower Body Strength: Different Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on the Knee Joint-Related Muscle Groups.
Yuan YangJia-Hui LiNan-Jun XuWei-Yi YangJun LiuPublished in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)
In this RCT meta-analysis, Tai Chi exercise has positive effects on lower body strength of elderly. Although no obvious improvement on the knee extensor is observed, it may be used as a rehabilitation treatment for training stable deep muscle groups to improve the knee flexion strength significantly.
Keyphrases
- systematic review
- total knee arthroplasty
- meta analyses
- high intensity
- skeletal muscle
- middle aged
- physical activity
- knee osteoarthritis
- community dwelling
- resistance training
- case control
- randomized controlled trial
- anterior cruciate ligament
- anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- body composition
- smoking cessation