Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Physical exercise is an important stimulus for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
However, it is not clear yet which modality would be better to stimulate bone metabolism and …

Background: The aim of the present systematic meta-analytical review was to quantify the
effects of different mind–body interventions (MBI) involving meditative movements on …

Objective It remains unclear whether Tai Chi is effective for preventing falls in older adults.
We undertook this systematic review to evaluate the preventive effect of Tai Chi by updating …

Importance Falls increase morbidity and mortality in adults 65 years and older. The role of
dance-based mind-motor activities in preventing falls among healthy older adults is not well …

Several studies reported that Tai Chi showed potential effects for chronic pain, but its role
remains controversial. This review assessed the evidence regarding the effects of Tai Chi for …

Objective To systematically review the frequency and quality of adverse event (AE) reports in
randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of tai chi (TC). Data Sources Electronic searches of …

Background Reactive balance is the last line of defense to prevent a fall when the body
loses stability, and beneficial effects of various exercise-based interventions on reactive …

Objective To investigate the impact of Tai Chi training on muscle strength, physical
endurance, postural balance and flexibility, as measured by tests commonly used in health …

Objectives. This systematic review aims to summarize the existing literature on Tai Chi
randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and recommend Tai Chi exercise prescriptions for …