Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Background: Effects of Tai Chi on people with peripheral neuropathy (PN) are not yet apparent. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on postural control in people with PN. Methods: Literature was screened in seven databases for relevant randomized controlled trials....
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| description | Background: Effects of Tai Chi on people with peripheral neuropathy (PN) are not yet apparent. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on postural control in people with PN. Methods: Literature was screened in seven databases for relevant randomized controlled trials. The reports and methodological quality were evaluated. A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 software. Results: Ten reports were included, involving a total of 344 subjects. The meta-analysis found that Tai Chi therapy for people with PN resulted in a smaller sway area, in the double-leg stance with eyes closed test (SMD = −2.43, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), than that observed in the control group, greater distance covered in the six-minute walking test (SMD = −0.46, I<sup>2</sup> = 49%) and faster performance in the timed-up-and-go test (SMD = 0.68, I<sup>2</sup> = 50%), than the baseline. Conclusions: Tai chi effectively enhanced dynamic postural control in people with PN. However, no better effects on postural control from Tai Chi than from other rehabilitation approaches were observed in this study. Further high-quality trials are needed to better understand Tai Chi’s effects on individuals with PN. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a36ec99a614845fb889f131090e3bb8a2023-11-18T07:53:09ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322023-05-011111155910.3390/healthcare11111559Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-AnalysisWenhui Mao0Ting Wang1Mengzi Sun2Fangtong Zhang3Li Li4School of Sports Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, ChinaSchool of Sports Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, ChinaSchool of Sports Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, ChinaSchool of Sport Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, ChinaDepartment of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8076, Statesboro, GA 30460, USABackground: Effects of Tai Chi on people with peripheral neuropathy (PN) are not yet apparent. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi on postural control in people with PN. Methods: Literature was screened in seven databases for relevant randomized controlled trials. The reports and methodological quality were evaluated. A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.4 software. Results: Ten reports were included, involving a total of 344 subjects. The meta-analysis found that Tai Chi therapy for people with PN resulted in a smaller sway area, in the double-leg stance with eyes closed test (SMD = −2.43, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), than that observed in the control group, greater distance covered in the six-minute walking test (SMD = −0.46, I<sup>2</sup> = 49%) and faster performance in the timed-up-and-go test (SMD = 0.68, I<sup>2</sup> = 50%), than the baseline. Conclusions: Tai chi effectively enhanced dynamic postural control in people with PN. However, no better effects on postural control from Tai Chi than from other rehabilitation approaches were observed in this study. Further high-quality trials are needed to better understand Tai Chi’s effects on individuals with PN.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/11/1559Tai Jiperipheral nervous system diseasespostural controlpostural balance |
| spellingShingle | Wenhui Mao Ting Wang Mengzi Sun Fangtong Zhang Li Li Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Healthcare Tai Ji peripheral nervous system diseases postural control postural balance |
| title | Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis |
| title_full | Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis |
| title_short | Effects of Tai Chi on Postural Control in People with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis |
| title_sort | effects of tai chi on postural control in people with peripheral neuropathy a systematic review with meta analysis |
| topic | Tai Ji peripheral nervous system diseases postural control postural balance |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/11/1559 |
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