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 chronic pain conditions. 18 randomized controlled trials were included in our review. The aggregated results ...

Background: Tai Chi, a systematic callisthenic exercise first developed in ancient China, involves a series of slow and rhythmic circular motions. It emphasises use of 'mind' or concentration to control breathing and circular body motions to facilitate flow of internal energy (i.e. 'qi') within t...

An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate the existing evidence of Tai Chi as a mind-body exercise for chronic illness management. MEDLINE/PubMed and Embase databases were searched from inception until March 31, 201...

Background: It is commonly believed that diet and exercise are important for weight loss, but the relative importance of each is unclear, and clinical trials have yielded conflicting results. Aims: To evaluate the degree to which aerobic exercise (AE) and resistance training (RT), with or without...

Background: Studies addressing the effects of aerobic exercise and a prudent diet on lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in adults have reached conflicting conclusions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of aerobic exercise combined with a prudent diet on lipid and lipoprotei...

Introduction People with metastatic cancers experience fatigue, decreased physical function (PF), and poor quality of life (QoL). Exercise improves these symptoms in the curative setting, but the efficacy and safety in patients with metastatic cancer is uncertain. Methods Studies were identified ...

Fibromyalgia is a major public health problem affecting an estimated 200 to 400 million people worldwide. The purpose of this study was to use the meta-analytic approach to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of randomized controlled exercise intervention trials (aerobic, strength training, ...

Objective: This study aims to critically evaluate the effects of a walking intervention on bone mineral density (BMD) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women and to identify the optimal duration of this walking exercise intervention. Methods: Two independent reviewers assessed for eligibility ...

Background: Several studies have reported the benefits of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) on hypertension; however, a consensus regarding the effectiveness and safety of TCEs for patients with hypertension has not been reached. Methods and results: Only randomized controlled trials were incl...

Background Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder characterised by excessive range of movement at multiple joints accompanied by pain. Exercise is often the mainstay of management yet research evidence for its effectiveness is unclear. Objectives This systema...