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T’ai chi effective in improving pain and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis
February 2014
T’ai chi effective in improving pain and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
T'ai chi for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ Open. 2011 Mar 28;1(1):e000035. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2010-000035Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
9 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of t'ai chi in the treatment of osteoarthritis were included in this review, and 6 of these trials were included in the meta-analysis. Results indicated that when considering all types of control group protocols (i.e. attention control, waiting list, routine care and self-help programs), t'ai chi was significantly better than the control ...
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