TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - The influences of tai chi on balance function and exercise capacity among stroke patients: a meta-analysis
JO  - Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine
A1  - Zheng, Xinhu
A1  - Wu, Xiaoyang
A1  - Liu, Zuhong
A1  - Wang, Jing
A1  - Wang, Keyang
A1  - Yin, Jilin
A1  - Wang, Xing
SP  - e6636847
EP  - e6636847
VL  - 2021
IS  - 
N2  - OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the influences of Tai Chi on the balance function and exercise capacity among stroke patients. <br><br>METHODS: Databases including PubMed, Embase, WOS (Web of Science), the Cochrane Library, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Wanfang Data, VIP (VIP database), and CBM (China Biology Medicine disc) were retrieved to gather the figures of randomized controlled trials on the balance function and exercise capacity among stroke patients. Then relevant data were input and analyzed in Review Manager 5.3. <br><br>RESULTS: Nineteen papers were included and analyzed in this study. According to the combined effect size, the balance function of stroke patients improved significantly: the Berg Balance Function Scale score [MD = 7.67, 95% CI (3.44, 11.90)]; standing and walking test scores [MD = 3.42, 95% CI (4.22, -2.63)]; gravity swing area [MD = 0.79, 95% CI (1.48, 0.10)]; and gravity swing speed [MD = -5.43, 95% CI (-7.79, 3.08)]. In addition, the exercise capacity improved significantly as well: the FMA (Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale) scale score [MD = 4.15, 95% CI (1.68, 6.63)]. There are no significant influences or changes of other related results. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Stroke patients are able to improve their balance functions and exercise capacities prominently when they do Tai Chi exercise once or twice a week and ≥5 times/week and >30 ≤ 60 min/time.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1741-427X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6636847
ID  - ref1
ER  -