Beneficial Exercises for Cancer-Related Fatigue among Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yu-Chen Liu, Tsai-Tzu Hung, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Chi-Jane Wang, Mei-Feng Lin

“…Yoga (SMD = −0.54, 95% CI [−0.86, −0.22]) was ranked first (94.5%), with significant effects in respect of mitigating CRF, followed by resistance exercise (66.2%), and aerobic resistance (63.3%), while Qigong ranked last (22.2%) among the 36 RCT in inter-treatment. …”
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Effects of Yi Jin Bang versus conventional exercise therapy in people with subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial by Jinde Liu, Stanley Sai-chuen Hui, Yijian Yang, Cindy Hui-ping Sit

“…Yi Jin Bang is a novel home-based Chinese mind-body Qigong exercise for shoulder pain. However, few studies have evaluated its effects on subacromial pain syndrome. …”
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Quality assessment of systematic reviews assessing the effects of traditional Chinese exercises in the control of diabetes mellitus by Huifeng Wang, Jinxuan Wang, Mei Han, Xin Niu

“…Overall, the results of these studies indicated that Tai Chi, health qigong, and other traditional Chinese exercises lowered fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-h postprandial blood glucose (2hPBG), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and body mass index, and relieved anxiety and depression in patients with diabetes. …”
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Network meta-analysis of the efficacy of four traditional Chinese physical exercise therapies on the prevention of falls in the elderly by Meichao Cheng, Ya Wang, Shun Wang, Wenxiao Cao, Xianliang Wang

“…In clinical treatment and daily physical exercise, two exercises, BaDuan Jin and Yi Jin Jing, may be preferred to reduce the risk of falls in the elderly, but the exercise regimen of Qigong should be selected scientifically and rationally according to their actual conditions.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#myprospero.…”
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Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity Levels on Vaccination Efficacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Petros C. Dinas, Yiannis Koutedakis, Leonidas G. Ioannou, George Metsios, George D. Kitas

“…Chronic exercise increased influenza antibodies (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.49, confidence interval (CI) = 0.25–0.73, Z = 3.95, I² = 90%, <i>p</i> < 0.01), which was mainly driven by aerobic exercise (SMD = 0.39, CI = 0.19–0.58, Z = 3.96, I² = 77%, <i>p</i> < 0.01) as opposed to combined (aerobic + resistance; <i>p</i> = 0.07) or other exercise types (i.e., taiji and qigong, unspecified; <i>p</i> > 0.05). PA levels positively affected antibodies in response to influenza vaccination (SMD = 0.18, CI = 0.02–0.34, Z = 2.21, I² = 76%, <i>p</i> = 0.03), which was mainly driven by high PA levels compared to moderate PA levels (Chi² = 10.35, I² = 90.3%, <i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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Baduanjin improves neck pain and functional movement in middle-aged and elderly people: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Zicai Liu, Zicai Liu, Hao Hu, Xin Wen, Xuejin Liu, Xiaqing Xu, Zhenjiang Wang, Li Li, Huiyu Liu

“…Baduanjin is a traditional Qigong therapy from China, but there is no evidence for its use in the treatment of neck pain in middle-aged and elderly people.ObjectiveWe hope to summarize the efficacy evidence of Baduanjin in the treatment of middle-aged and elderly patients with neck pain (NP) for the first time, conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis, and provide basic evidence-based evidence for clinical practice.MethodsTwo researchers collectively searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine disk (Sino-Med), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang database, and China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP). …”
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Systematic Review of Mind-Body Interventions to Treat Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Samaneh Khanpour Ardestani, Mohammad Karkhaneh, Eleanor Stein, Salima Punja, Daniela R. Junqueira, Tatiana Kuzmyn, Michelle Pearson, Laurie Smith, Karin Olson, Sunita Vohra

“…Interventions included mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, relaxation, Qigong, cognitive-behavioral stress management, acceptance and commitment therapy and isometric yoga. …”
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Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatments for Depression in Parkinson’s Disease: An Updated Review by Efthalia Angelopoulou, Evangelia Stanitsa, Claire Chrysanthi Karpodini, Anastasia Bougea, Dionysia Kontaxopoulou, Stella Fragkiadaki, Christos Koros, Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou, George Fotakopoulos, Yiannis Koutedakis, Christina Piperi, Sokratis G. Papageorgiou

“…Recently, there is a growing interest in non-pharmacological interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy; physical exercise, including dance and mind–body exercises, such as yoga, tai chi, and qigong; acupuncture; therapeutic massage; music therapy; active therapy; repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS); and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for refractory cases. …”
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Persistent clinical symptoms and their association with CM syndromes in post-COVID-19 rehabilitation patients in Hong Kong by Linda Zhong, Liang Tian, Chester Yan Jie Ng, Choryin Leung, Xian Yang, Ching Liong, Haiyong Chen, Rowena Wong, Bacon FL. Ng, Z.X. Lin, Y.B. Feng, Z.X. Bian

“…Future studies could examine the integration of integrating exercise modules, such as health qigong Liuzijue, into multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes.…”
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Effect of mindfulness-based mind-body therapies in patients with non-specific low back pain—A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Huanying Yang, Xiangfu Wang, Xuetao Wang, Jianxia Yang, Wanqian Zhang, Yanfang Ding, Tingrui Sang, Weiguo Chen, Wanhong Wang

“…After 2 researchers independently screened the literature, extracted information, and evaluated the risks of biases in the included studies, the data were analyzed by using Stata 16.0 software.ResultsA total of 46 RCTs were included, including 3,886 NLBP patients and 9 MBMBT (Yoga, Ayurvedic Massage, Pilates, Craniosacral Therapy, Meditation, Meditation + Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Dance). The results of the NMA showed that Craniosacral Therapy [surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA): 99.2 and 99.5%] ranked the highest in terms of improving pain and disability, followed by Other Manipulations (SUCRA: 80.6 and 90.8%) and Pilates (SUCRA: 54.5 and 71.2%). …”
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Effects of Taiwan’s COVID-19 alert levels on the physical activity behaviors and psychological distress of community-dwelling older adults by Wang-Sheng Lin, Chih-Chun Tsai, Po-Jung Pan

“…Instead of engaging in group exercises (e.g., calisthenics and qigong), the older adults chose to exercise alone (e.g., strolling, brisk walking, and biking). …”
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Clinical associations for traditional and complementary medicine use among Norwegian cancer survivors in the seventh survey of the Tromsø study: a cross-sectional study by Kiwumulo Nakandi, Trine Stub, Agnete E. Kristoffersen

“…Results The use of T&CM the preceding 12 months was reported by 31.2% of the participants with natural remedies as the most reported modality of T&CM (18.2%, n = 238), followed by self-help practices of meditation, yoga, qigong, or tai chi, which was reported by 8.7% (n = 114). …”
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Persistent clinical symptoms and their association with CM syndromes in post-COVID-19 rehabilitation patients in Hong Kong by Zhong, Linda, Tian, Liang, Ng, Chester Yan Jie, Leung, Choryin, Yang, Xian, Liong, Ching, Chen, Haiyong, Wong, Rowena, Ng, Bacon F. L., Lin, Zhixiu, Feng, Yibin, Bian, Zhaoxiang

“…Future studies could examine the integration of integrating exercise modules, such as health qigong Liuzijue, into multidisciplinary rehabilitation programmes.…”
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Kinesitherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Physical and Psychological Health Based on “Traditional Chinese Exercise” Management Modalities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysi... by Biao Tan, Yan Yan, Qiujun Zhou, Qiang Ran, Hong Chen, Shiyi Sun, Weizhong Lu, Weiheng Chen, Jiajun Wang

“…Literature on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise (Tai Chi, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Qigong, etc.) versus conventional therapy (muscle‐strength training of the lower extremity and aerobic training, wellness education, quadriceps strengthening exercises, etc.) on Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), visual analog scale (VAS), Short Form‐36 (SF‐36), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) from Pubmed, Web of Science, Ovid Technologies, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, and SinoMed were collected from their inception to April 2022. …”
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Examining the Delivery of a Tailored Chinese Mind-Body Exercise to Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Latino Individuals for Healthy Aging: Feasibility and Acceptability Study by Yan Du, Neela Patel, Arthur Hernandez, Maria Zamudio-Samano, Shiyu Li, Tianou Zhang, Roman Fernandez, Byeong Yeob Choi, William M Land, Sarah Ullevig, Vanessa Estrada Coats, Jessh Mondesir Mavoungou Moussavou, Deborah Parra-Medina, Zenong Yin

“…ConclusionsThe research findings indicated that the CHW-led and mobile health–facilitated Chinese qigong exercise program is feasible and acceptable among low-income Latino older adults. …”
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Working Toward Integrative Health Equity: Reflections from Acupuncture Implementation Within a Pediatric Primary Care Safety-Net Clinic by Jenifer Matthews, Karen Villanueva, Susan Yee, Ariana Thompson-Lastad

“…The most common forms of CIH used by families were herbal medicine/supplements (29%), mindfulness/meditation/relaxation or breathing practices (27%), yoga/Tai Chi/qigong (15%), and exercise and nutrition coaching (15%). …”
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