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The Impact of Tai Chi on Motor Function, Balance, and Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Xing YuXinze WuGuozhen HouPeipei HanLiying JiangQi Guo
Published in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2021)
This systematic review and meta-analysis of Parkinson's disease and Tai Chi suggests Tai Chi is a relatively safe activity that can result in gains in general motor function and improve bradykinesia and balance. It has no statistically significant advantage for quality of life and functional mobility. Further randomized trials with larger sample sizes and of higher methodological quality are needed to confirm these results and to assess the feasibility of Tai Chi intervention for potential different clinical applications.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • randomized controlled trial
  • meta analyses
  • quality improvement