The effect of Tai Chi in elderly individuals with sarcopenia and frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

• Published in: Ageing research reviews Vol. 82; p. 101747
• Main Authors: Huang, Chia-Yu, Mayer, Peter Karl, Wu, Mei-Yao, Liu, Dung-Huan, Wu, Pei-Ching, Yen, Hung-Rong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier B.V 01.12.2022
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Elderly; Frailty; Frailty - therapy; Humans; Meta-analysis; Muscle Strength - physiology; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Sarcopenia; Sarcopenia - therapy; Tai Chi; Tai Ji; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Tai Chi; Sarcopenia; Frailty; Elderly; Meta-analysis; Traditional Chinese Medicine

The potential role of Tai Chi in improving sarcopenia and frailty has been shown in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of Tai Chi on muscle mass, muscle strength, physical function, and other geriatric syndromes in elderly indivi...