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Qiu B, Wang W, Tang G, Chai S, Zhang X, Zhou P, Ou Z. Long- and short-term effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercises in improving the overall physical capacity of patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39520. [PMID: 39252253 PMCID: PMC11383713 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The increasing global popularity of traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) provides substantial evidence of its significant efficacy in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA). To assess the impact of different types of TCE and varying exercise durations on KOA patients, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on this topic. METHODS Two investigators extensively searched four electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science) from their inception until December 16, 2023, to identify all relevant RCTs on the use of TCE for KOA treatment. The included studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool (CCRBT), and data analysis was performed using Stata 15.0. RESULTS A total of 20 RCTs, involving 1367 patients with KOA, met the inclusion criteria. Compared to the control group, TCE demonstrated significant improvement in three subscale scores of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) [Pain (SMD = -0.44; P = .0001); Stiffness (SMD = -0.35; P = .001); Physical function (SMD = -0.52; P = .0001)] and two subscale scores of the 36-item Short-Form (SF-36) [Physical score (WMD = 2.76; P = .001); Mental score (WMD = 2.49; P = .0001)] in KOA patients. Subgroup analysis showed that both long-term habitual exercise (over 12 weeks) and short-term exercise (within 12 weeks) were more effective than the control group in improving pain, joint stiffness, and physical function in KOA patients. Tai Chi, among the four TCE modalities analyzed, demonstrated improvements in all indicators. CONCLUSION Based on the results of our meta-analysis, it can be concluded that both long-term and short-term TCE interventions are effective in alleviating the main symptoms of KOA and improving patients' physical function. However, due to limited methodological quality and inconsistent outcome measures in the included RCTs, further high-quality RCTs with larger sample sizes and longer-term interventions are necessary to validate our findings before TCE can be recommended as a treatment for KOA.
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- Boyuan Qiu
- Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guilin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guilin, China
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- Guilin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guilin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guilin, China
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Tao T, Shi MP, Tan BY, Zhang XS, Sun FL, Liu BR, Li SJ, Li ZH. Evaluation of traditional Chinese exercise for knee osteoarthritis (KOA): an overview of systematic reviews. Syst Rev 2024; 13:187. [PMID: 39026375 PMCID: PMC11256411 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-024-02606-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has become a public health issue. Several systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) indicate that traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) may be an effective treatment for reducing pain and stiffness and improving physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). OBJECTIVES To evaluate the literature quality and evidence for the systematic reviews of TCE for KOA and provide evidence to support the clinical application of TCE for KOA. METHODS Eight databases were searched from their inception to January 3, 2023, to retrieve relevant literature, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), China Biology Medical literature database (CBM), PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library, without restrictions on publication date or language. AMSTAR-2 and PRISMA 2020 assessed the methodological and reporting quality of included SRs/MAs. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system was utilized to evaluate the quality of evidence. RESULTS A total of 18 SRs/MAs were included. The methodological quality was "very low" based on AMSTAR-2. The overall reporting quality was deficient based on PRISMA 2020. The quality of Chinese and English literature differed, with English literature being superior in methodological and reporting quality. Among 93 pieces of evidence obtained, 46 (49.46%) were of very low quality, 34 (36.56%) were of low quality, 13 (13.98%) were of moderate quality, and none were of high quality. TCE was supported by 76 pieces of evidence (81.72%). CONCLUSION TCE appears beneficial and safe for managing KOA. However, due to the relatively low methodological and evidentiary quality of included SRs/MAs, clinicians should interpret these findings cautiously.
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- Tao Tao
- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Taojiatun Town Health Center, Gongzhuling City, Changchun, 136104, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Du P, Yan Y, Yin S, Li X, Wang H, Sun J, Kang K, Zhao J, Du S. Correlation Between Coronal Position Sequence of Lumbar and WOMAC Score in Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in Standard Standing Position. Adv Ther 2024; 41:2924-2935. [PMID: 38833141 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-024-02898-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Sagittal sequences of the spine have been shown to correlate with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but coronal sequences and KOA have never been studied before. The study required patients to use a standard standing posture and aimed to explore the relationship between coronal position of lumbar spine and WOMAC score in KOA. METHODS This is a cross-sectional observational study. Data on a total of 268 patients with KOA were collected. Patients were photographed in a standard standing position and lumbar-sacrum offset distance (L-SOD) and lumbar-knee offset distance (ΔL-KOD) were calculated. Patients were then divided into different groups according to different critical values and differences were compared. RESULTS In the L-SOD of L1-3, WOMAC function (P = 0.021, P = 0.032, P = 0.001) and total score (P = 0.039, P = 0.034, P < 0.001) were different. In the L-SOD of L3-4, WOMAC pain score were different (P = 0.001, P = 0.032). At a cutoff of 13 mm, ΔL-KOD of L1-2 showed significant differences in pain part (P = 0.025, P = 0.039) and total score (P = 0.036, P = 0.050). There were significant differences in pain (P = 0.023, P = 0.027, P = 0.022), function (P = 0.048, P = 0.038, P = 0.047), and total score (P = 0.030, P = 0.027, P = 0.029) of L3-5. In the 18-mm cutoff group, only L1 and L2 have differences in the pain part (P = 0.050, P = 0.038). CONCLUSION Coronal balance of the lumbar spine is associated with knee pain and function. The pelvis plays an important role in maintaining the coronal balance. Both the lumbar spine and the knee joint should be considered when developing the surgical strategy.
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- Peiyu Du
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hebei Chinese Medicine University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hebei Chinese Medicine University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hebei Chinese Medicine University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Cangzhou Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Hebei Chinese Medicine University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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Yang S, Wang Y, Shen H, Chen T, Du H. Efficacy and safety of Danhong injection for treating myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1371959. [PMID: 38939841 PMCID: PMC11208867 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1371959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Objective Danhong injection (DHI) is widely used in the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI). We aimed to systematically review the efficacy and safety of DHI in a randomized controlled experiment on MI. Methods We searched the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of DHI for MI published before 2 April 2023 in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Wanfang database, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrance Library, and Embase databases. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Handbook 5.3 criteria using the RevMan software, and meta-analysis was performed and a forest map was drawn. Results A total of 38 trials included 3877 patients, including 2022 cases in the DHI treatment group and 1855 cases in the control group. Meta-analysis showed that the total effective rate (RR = 1.18%, 95% CI [1.14-1.12]) during treatment with DHI was higher than that of the control group. The prevalence of cardiac arrhythmia (RR = 0.55%, 95% CI [0.46-0.65]) was lower than that of the control group. The incidence of heart rate failure (RR = 0.45%, 95% CI [0.30-0.70]) was lower than that of the control group. The prevalence of cardiogenic shock (RR = 0.33%, 95% CI [0.11-1.04]) was p > 0.05, and the difference was not statistically significant. There was no statistically significant difference in LVEF between the two groups (MD = 0.00%, 95% CI [0.00-0.00]). CK-MB (MD = -0.81%, 95% CI [-0.92∼ -0.69]) was lower than the control group. hs-CRP (MD = -1.09, 95% CI [-1.22∼ -0.97]) was lower than the control group. The incidence of adverse reactions (RR = 0.37, The 95% CI [0.17-0.82]) was lower than that in the control group. Conclusion Basing on our study, the use of DHI in the treatment of myocardial infarction patients is effective, can improve cardiac function, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, and improve the overall quality of life. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023390973.
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- Shiyi Yang
- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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de-la-Casa-Almeida M, Villar-Alises O, Rodríguez Sánchez-Laulhé P, Martinez-Calderon J, Matias-Soto J. Mind-body exercises for osteoarthritis: an overview of systematic reviews including 32 meta-analyses. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1699-1707. [PMID: 37115606 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2203951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop an overview of systematic reviews (SRs) to summarize the current evidence on the effectiveness of mind-body exercises, specifically qigong, tai chi, and yoga, on osteoarthritis-related symptoms. METHODS CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception up to 20 June 2022. Pain, physical function, psychological symptoms, and quality of life were analyzed. AMSTAR 2 was used to assess the methodological quality of SRs. The primary study overlap among SRs was calculated. RESULTS A total of 13 SRs were selected, including 32 meta-analyses of interest that comprised 33 distinct primary studies. Overall, qigong, tai chi, and yoga-based interventions may improve osteoarthritis-related symptoms, mainly physical function. However, no SRs were judged to have high methodological quality. Only three SRs judged certainty of evidence using a gold standard for it. The primary study overlap was very high for SRs covering tai chi or yoga trials. CONCLUSIONS There was a positive tendency in favor of these mind-body exercises for improving pain, arthritis self-efficacy, and mainly, physical function. Unfortunately, no clinical recommendations can be made due to the high number of methodological concerns that were described above. New high-quality SRs covering this topic are needed.
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- Maria de-la-Casa-Almeida
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Uncertainty, Mindfulness, Self, Spirituality (UMSS) Research Group, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
- Uncertainty, Mindfulness, Self, Spirituality (UMSS) Research Group, Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Enfermería, Fisioterapia y Podología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
- Uncertainty, Mindfulness, Self, Spirituality (UMSS) Research Group, Sevilla, Spain
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- Uncertainty, Mindfulness, Self, Spirituality (UMSS) Research Group, Sevilla, Spain
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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Qiao H, Hao X, Wang G. Effects of mind-body exercise on knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:229. [PMID: 38515124 PMCID: PMC10958976 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07278-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of mind-body exercise on improving knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and thereby informing osteoarthritis exercise rehabilitation. METHODS The China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCO, Embase, Scopus, and ProQuest databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that involved tai chi, yoga, and baduanjin interventions for KOA. The search period ranged from inception to October 25, 2022. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated by the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool, and the included data were statistically analyzed and plotted using Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 14.0 software. RESULTS We included 17 articles with a total of 1122 patients. Compared with the control group, mind-body exercise significantly improved patient pain (standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.65, 95% confidence interval (CI) [-0.87, -0.42], p < 0.00001), stiffness (SMD = -0.75, 95% CI [-1.05, -0.45], p < 0.00001), physical function (SMD = -0.82, 95% CI [-1.03, -0.62], p < 0.00001), mental health (SMD = 0.31, 95% CI [0.11, 0.51], p = 0.002), and depression (SMD = -0.32, 95% CI [-0.50, -0.15], p = 0.0003). In terms of motor ability, mind-body exercise significantly increased the 6-min walking distance (SMD = 18.45, 95% CI [5.80, 31.10], p = 0.004) and decreased timed up and go test time (SMD = -1.15, 95% CI [-1.71, -0.59], p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The current study showed that mind-body exercise is safe and effective for KOA patients. However, given the methodological limitations of the included studies, additional high-quality evidence is needed to support the conclusions of this study.
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- Hujun Qiao
- School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, China.
- Changzhi University, Changzhi, 046000, China.
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- Changzhi University, Changzhi, 046000, China
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- School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, China.
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Guo G, Wang Y, Xu X, Lu K, Zhu X, Gu Y, Yang G, Yao F, Fang M. Effectiveness of Yijinjing exercise in the treatment of early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e074508. [PMID: 38453194 PMCID: PMC10921529 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is still a challenging degenerative joint disease with high morbidity and disease burden. Early-stage KOA, the focus of this study, could present a Window of Opportunity to arrest the disease process and reduce the disease burden. Yijinjing exercise is an important part of physical and psychological therapies in Traditional Chinese Exercise and may be an effective treatment. However, there is no clinical efficacy assessment of Yijinjing exercise for patients with early-stage KOA. Therefore, we designed a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Yijinjing exercise on patients with early-stage KOA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a parallel-design, two-arm, analyst assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial. In total, 60 patients with early-stage KOA will be recruited and randomly assigned to the Yijinjing exercise group (n=30) and health education group (n=30) at a ratio of 1:1, receiving 12 weeks of Yijinjing exercise or health education accordingly. The primary outcome will be measured with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and the secondary outcomes will include the Visual Analogue Scale, Short-Form 36 Item Health Survey Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale, Berg Balance Scale, and Gait Analysis for a comprehensive assessment. Outcome measures are collected at baseline, at 12 week ending intervention and at the 12 week, 24 week and 48 week ending follow-up. The primay time point will be 12 weeks postintervention. Adverse events will be recorded for safety assessment. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has been approved by the ethical application of the Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ethics Committee (2021SHL-KY-78). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2200065178.
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- Guangxin Guo
- Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Arora NK, Donath L, Owen PJ, Miller CT, Saueressig T, Winter F, Hambloch M, Neason C, Karner V, Belavy DL. The Impact of Exercise Prescription Variables on Intervention Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Pain: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews. Sports Med 2024; 54:711-725. [PMID: 38093145 PMCID: PMC10978700 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01966-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pain conditions are the largest contributors to disability and healthcare burden globally. Exercise interventions improve physical function and quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal pain, yet optimal exercise prescription variables (e.g. duration, frequency, intensity) are unclear. OBJECTIVE We aimed to examine evidence gaps, methodological quality and exercise prescription recommendations in systematic reviews of exercise for musculoskeletal pain. METHODS In our prospectively registered umbrella review, PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched from inception to 14 February 2023. Backward citation tracking was performed. We included peer-reviewed, English language, systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) that compared exercise with conservative treatment, placebo or other exercise interventions in adults with musculoskeletal pain. Data were extracted from the following groups of reviews based on their reporting of exercise prescription data and analysis of the relationship between prescription variables and outcomes: (1) those that did not report any exercise prescription data, (2) those that reported exercise prescription data but did not perform a quantitative analysis and (3) those that performed a quantitative analysis of the relationship between exercise prescription variables and outcomes. Outcome measures were physical function, pain, mental health, adverse effects and adherence to treatment. AMSTAR-2 (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews) was used to assess methodological quality. RESULTS From 6757 records, 274 systematic reviews were included. 6.6% of reviews did not report any exercise prescription data, and only 10.9% quantitatively analyzed the relationship between prescription variables and the outcome(s). The overall methodological quality was critically low in 85% of reviews. CONCLUSION High methodological quality evidence is lacking for optimal exercise training prescription variables in individuals with musculoskeletal pain. To better inform practice and evidence gaps, future systematic reviews should (1) identify optimum exercise prescription variables, for example, via dose-response (network) meta-analysis, (2) perform high-quality reviews per AMSTAR-2 criteria and (3) include outcomes of mental health, adverse events and exercise adherence. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021287440 ( https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021287440 ).
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- Nitin Kumar Arora
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6-8, 44801, Bochum, Germany
- Department of Intervention Research in Exercise Training, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Intervention Research in Exercise Training, German Sport University Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Science and Research, Physio Meets Science GmbH, Leimen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6-8, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6-8, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6-8, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6-8, 44801, Bochum, Germany.
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Zeng Q, Liu X, Li L, Zhang Q, Luo C, Yang S, Wu S, Yang A, Li J. Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Traditional Chinese Exercise and Osteoarthritis. J Pain Res 2024; 17:559-569. [PMID: 38347853 PMCID: PMC10860586 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s436457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease in geriatric rehabilitation medicine caused by the progressive destruction of articular cartilage. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) is an important component of traditional sports in China and aims to stretch the musculoskeletal tract and relieve joint pain. Bibliometrics can help researchers find suitable partners and understand the research hotspots and trends in a certain field. However, there is still a lack of bibliometric analysis in the field of TCE and OA. Methods All the literature was obtained from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The last search was performed on July 28, 2023. The bibliometric indicators, such as publications, citations, and H-index, were recorded. Bibliometrix and CiteSpace were used for visualization analysis. In addition, randomized controlled trials were included to summarize the exercise prescription of TCE for OA. Results A total of 170 articles were included. The field of OA with TCE had great development potential and was in the rising period. The countries, institutions, and authors with the most publications were the United States, Tufts Medical Center, and Harvey WF, respectively. The most popular journal was Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. The recent burst keywords in this field were mainly "hip", "pilot", and "risk". Tai Chi was the most studied TCE with the most detailed content of exercise prescription, followed by Baduanjin and Wuqinxi. Conclusion Our study provides a basis for researchers in this field to choose appropriate partner and academic journals. Moreover, pain, muscle strength, and quality of life management of elderly OA patients are research hotspots in this field. The intervention of hip OA risk through TCE is expected to become a research direction for emerging teams. The TCE prescription we summarized can better provide researchers with more treatment details.
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- Qiu Zeng
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Sixth People’s Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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Tan B, Yan Y, Zhou Q, Ran Q, Chen H, Sun S, Lu W, Chen W, Wang J. Kinesitherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis Patients Physical and Psychological Health Based on "Traditional Chinese Exercise" Management Modalities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:3-16. [PMID: 38018392 PMCID: PMC10782256 DOI: 10.1111/os.13920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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Traditional Chinese exercise ("TCE" management modalities), including but not limited to Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Yijinjing, has a good effect on improving the physical function of patients with knee osteoarthritis, but less attention has been paid to the impact on the psychological health of patients, and currently there is insufficient evidence to support it. We conducted this study to provide a systematic synthesis of best evidence regarding the physical and mental health of patients with knee osteoarthritis treated by traditional Chinese exercise. 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. Thirty-three studies with 2621 cases were included in this study. The study's results indicated that compared with conventional therapy, traditional Chinese exercise had more advantages on patients' WOMAC score, significantly reducing patients' overall WOMAC score (SMD = -0.99; 95% CI: -1.38, -0.60; p < 0.00001) and relieving pain (SMD = -0.76; 95% CI: -1.11, -0.40; p < 0.0001) in patients with KOA. It also has advantages over conventional therapy in improving mental component score (MCS) (SMD = 0.32; 95% CI: -0.00, 0.65; p = 0.05) and physical component score (PCS) (SMD = 0.34; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.62; p = 0.02). Compared with conventional therapy, traditional Chinese exercise can significantly reduce the effect on timed up and go test (TUG) score (SMD = -0.30; 95% CI: -0.50, -0.11; p = 0.002), beck depression inventory (DBI) score (SMD = -0.62; 95% CI: -1.03, -0.22; p = 0.002), and increase the impact on Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score (SMD = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.37, 0.83; p < 0.00001). The findings of this study indicated that traditional Chinese exercise improved body function and mental health in patients with knee osteoarthritis significantly. More high-quality clinical evidence-based data was needed to confirm the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese exercise on the physical and mental health in KOA patients.
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- Biao Tan
- Department of OrthopaedicsChongqing Hospital Of Traditional Chinese MedicineChongqingChina
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Department of First Clinical Medical CollegeZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsChongqing Hospital Of Traditional Chinese MedicineChongqingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsChongqing Hospital Of Traditional Chinese MedicineChongqingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsChina Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Wangjing HospitalBeijingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsChongqing Hospital Of Traditional Chinese MedicineChongqingChina
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese MedicineBeijingChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsChongqing Hospital Of Traditional Chinese MedicineChongqingChina
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Du M, Hou X, Lu S, Kang T, Li Y, Wang R. Effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:2380-2389. [PMID: 37813823 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads to decreased functioning, work productivity, and quality of life. Exercise has been recommended for fibromyalgia treatment. Traditional Chinese exercise (TCE), including Taichi, Qigong, Badunjin, Wuqinxi, etc., as a kind of mind-body exercise, plays an important role in alleviating symptoms of FMS. The objective of this study is to summarize the available evidence, through meta-analysis, on the pain relief, quality of life, sleep improvement, and emotion regulation of FMS in TCE. METHODS Databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, Google scholar, CNKI, WANFANG DATA, VIP, etc. were used to search eligible studies that were published from the time of their inception to February 11, 2022, in English and Chinese. The included studies were divided into two groups: TCE group (experimental group) and control group. The Cochrane collaboration's tool was used to assess the risk of bias, and Revman5.4.1 software was used to synthesize and analyze the data. RESULTS A total of 12 literatures were included in this study, which contained 781 patients, and 448 of them were included in the treatment group, 333 of others in control group. TCE significantly alleviated pain [SMD = -0.83, 95% CI (-1.15, -0.51), p < .00001], improved quality of life [SMD = -0.53, 95% CI (-0.86, -0.19), p = .002] and improved qualities of sleep [SMD = -0.41, 95% CI (-0.57, -0.24), p < .00001] and relieved depression [SMD = -0.40, 95% CI (-0.69, -0.10), p < .008]. CONCLUSION TCE may be a way to reduce pain, improve the quality of life and sleep, and relieve depression for FMS, and it could be part of the FMS treatment.
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- Mengmeng Du
- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Dongfang Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Zhang W, Wang G, Xie R, Zhan J, Zhu L, Wan C, Xie H, Cai C, Du Y. Traditional Chinese exercises on pain and disability in middle-aged and elderly patients with lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1265040. [PMID: 38020108 PMCID: PMC10663407 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1265040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) have played a significant role in treating various diseases. However, there is limited research assessing the efficacy of TCEs in treating Lumbar disc herniation (LDH). This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of four commonly used TCEs (Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Taichi, and Wuqinxi) on pain and disability in elderly patients with LDH. Objectives To assess the quality of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to provide evidence support for the treatment of LDH. Methods RCTs were identified through eight databases. Meta-analysis and trial sequence analysis (TSA) were conducted using RevMan 5.4, Stata 17.0, and TSA 0.9. Results A total of 22 RCTs, involving 1931 patients, were included in the analysis. TCEs exhibited a superior effectiveness in treating LDH compared to the control group. However, the TSA analysis suggested the possibility of false positives, indicating the need for more high-quality RCT evidence. Nevertheless, TCEs showed reliable results in significantly improving the VAS score and JOA score of LDH patients. Conclusion Current evidence indicates that the four TCEs have advantages in treating LDH in middle-aged and elderly individuals. However, considering the limitations of this study, we need to exercise caution in drawing conclusions, and further research is required to validate these findings. Systematic Review Registration http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier [CRD42023431633].
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- Weiye Zhang
- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bone Setting Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Bone Setting Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Second Department of Spine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Sports Medicine, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Chang X, Zhang S, Zhang J, Tang X. Effectiveness of traditional Chinese exercise for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:5012-5013. [PMID: 37349176 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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- Xiaohu Chang
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, China; Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, China.
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Zhang J, Weng J, Yuan M, Shen X, Weng Y, Shen X. Effects of traditional Chinese exercises on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1223677. [PMID: 37849938 PMCID: PMC10577298 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1223677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Objective Traditional Chinese exercises (TCE) are excellent cardiac rehabilitation (CR) training that can effectively improve cardiorespiratory fitness. However, there is no published meta-analysis of TCE on CR in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). Therefore, this study aimed to provide a comprehensive evaluation from multiple perspectives. Methods This meta-analysis is based on the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews. Eight databases were searched from the date of database construction to March 15, 2023. Two investigators independently screened the literature and assessed their quality. The meta-analysis was performed with RevMan5.4 software. Results A total of 21 articles involving 1,890 patients were included. N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in the TCE group were lower than the control group (MD = -96.34, 95%CI: -140.69 ∼-51.98, P < 0.00001, I2 = 96%), the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in the TCE group was higher than the control group (MD = 4.58, 95%CI: 3.28-5.88, P < 0.00001, I2 = 79%), the left ventricular end diastolic dimension (LVDD) in TCE group was lower than the control group (MD = -3.83, 95%CI: -5.27 ∼-2.38, P < 0.00001, I2 = 94%), the left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD) in TCE group was lower than the control group (MD = -2.17, 95%CI: -4.10 ∼-0.24, P < 0.00001, I2 = 96%), The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in the TCE group was higher than the control group (MD = 69.60, 95%CI: 34.59-104.60, P < 0.00001, I2 = 99%), the oxygen uptake (VO2) in the TCE group was higher than the control group (MD = 4.38, 95%CI: 2.25-6.51, P < 0.00001, I2 = 94%), the 36-item short form survey (SF-36) in the TCE group was higher than the control group (MD = 13.34, 95%CI: 9.25-17.42, P = 0.008, I2 = 75%), the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) in the TCE group was lower than the control group (MD = -4.34, 95%CI: -5.18 ∼-3.50, P = 1.00, I2 = 0%), the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) in the TCE group was lower than the control group (MD = -3.48, 95%CI: -5.35 ∼-1.61, P = 0.0002, I2 = 88%), the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) in the TCE group was lower than the control group (RR = 0.31, 95%CI: 0.20-0.47, P = 0.52, I2 = 0%). Subgroup analysis revealed differences in TCE types could be a potential source of heterogeneity. Conclusion MI patients who used TCE have not only notable improvements in cardiopulmonary function, physical function, quality of life, and emotions but also reduced the incidence of MACEs. Tai Chi might be more efficient than Ba Duan Jin. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023408675.
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- Department of Cardiology, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Li P, Zhang Y, Li F, Cai F, Xiao B, Yang H. The Efficacy of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023; 7:e2200304. [PMID: 36808899 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202200304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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This study aims to evaluate the comparative efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) and analgesics in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and provide evidence-based medical support for EA for the treatment of KOA. Randomized controlled trials from January 2012 to December 2021 are included in electronic databases. The Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials is used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies, while the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation is used to assess the quality of evidence. Statistical analyses are performed using Review Manager V5.4. There are 1616 patients from 20 clinical studies, including 849 patients in the treatment group and 767 patients in the control group. The effective rate in the treatment group is significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.00001). In the treatment group, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) stiffness scores are significantly improved as compared to the control group (p < 0.0001). However, EA is similar to analgesics in improving visual analog scale scores and WOMAC subitems such as pain and joint function. EA is effective in treating KOA because it can significantly improve clinical symptoms and quality of life in KOA patients.
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- Peiqi Li
- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Xing H, Su X, Liu Y, Chen Y, Ju Y, Kang Z, Sun W, Yao F, Yao L, Gong L. Prediction of knee joint pain in Tai Chi practitioners: a cross-sectional machine learning approach. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e067036. [PMID: 37527889 PMCID: PMC10394559 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To build a supervised machine learning-based classifier, which can accurately predict whether Tai Chi practitioners may experience knee pain after years of exercise. DESIGN A prospective approach was used. Data were collected using face-to-face through a self-designed questionnaire. SETTING Single centre in Shanghai, China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1750 Tai Chi practitioners with a course of Tai Chi exercise over 5 years were randomly selected. MEASURES All participants were measured by a questionnaire survey including personal information, Tai Chi exercise pattern and Irrgang Knee Outcome Survey Activities of Daily Living Scale. The validity of the questionnaire was analysed by logical analysis and test, and the reliability of this questionnaire was mainly tested by a re-test method. Dataset 1 was established by whether the participant had knee pain, and dataset 2 by whether the participant's knee pain affected daily living function. Then both datasets were randomly assigned to a training and validating dataset and a test dataset in a ratio of 7:3. Six machine learning algorithms were selected and trained by our dataset. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the performance of the trained models, which determined the best prediction model. RESULTS A total of 1703 practitioners completed the questionnaire and 47 were eliminated for lack of information. The total reliability of the scale is 0.94 and the KMO (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy) value of the scale validity was 0.949 (>0.7). The CatBoost algorithm-based machine-learning model achieved the best predictive performance in distinguishing practitioners with different degrees of knee pain after Tai Chi practice. 'Having knee pain before Tai Chi practice', 'knee joint warm-up' and 'duration of each exercise' are the top three factors associated with pain after Tai Chi exercise in the model. 'Having knee pain before Tai Chi practice', 'Having Instructor' and 'Duration of each exercise' were most relevant to whether pain interfered with daily life in the model. CONCLUSION CatBoost-based machine learning classifier accurately predicts knee pain symptoms after practicing Tai Chi. This study provides an essential reference for practicing Tai Chi scientifically to avoid knee pain.
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- Hua Xing
- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Intelligent Information Processing, School of Computer Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Intelligent Information Processing, School of Computer Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Tuina, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Tuina, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Si J, Sun L, Li Z, Zhu W, Yin W, Peng L. Effectiveness of home-based exercise interventions on pain, physical function and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:503. [PMID: 37461112 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04004-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of home-based exercise interventions on pain, physical function and quality of life in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS Five databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection) were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published from database inception to 2 August 2022. The Cochrane Collaboration's standards were followed for study selection, eligibility criteria, data extraction and statistics, using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool and PEDro for quality assessment. A meta-analysis and subgroup analyses, stratified by control condition and intervention duration, were conducted using RevMan 5.4. The study was reported in compliance with the PRISMA statement. RESULTS A total of 12 independent RCTs with 1442 participants were included. The meta-analysis showed that the home-based exercise interventions significantly reduced pain in individuals with KOA (SMD = - 0.32, 95% CI [- 0.41, - 0.22], p < .01) and improved physical function (SMD = - 0.25, 95% CI [- 0.47, - 0.02], p = .03) and quality of life (SMD = 0.63, 95% CI [0.41, 0.85], p < .001). Subgroup analysis revealed that home-based exercise interventions were superior to health education and no treatment, in terms of pain and physical function, and similar to clinic-based exercise and pharmacologic treatment. CONCLUSIONS The effect of home-based exercise intervention is significantly better than health education and no treatment for reducing knee pain and improving physical function, and was able to achieve the effects of clinic-based exercise treatment and pharmacologic treatment. With regard to quality of life, the unsupervised home strength exercise intervention showed a significant effect compared with the health education control and combined with cognitive behavioural therapies may produce better results. Although home-based intervention provides effective treatment options for individuals with clinical treatment limitations, individual disease complications and the dosimetry of exercise need to be considered in practice. Furthermore, growing evidence supports the effectiveness of Tai Chi in the rehabilitation of KOA.
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- Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China
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- Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China
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- Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China.
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You T, Leveille SG, Yeh GY, Wayne PM. Is Tai Chi beneficial for multisite pain syndrome in older adults? Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:1443-1448. [PMID: 37256489 PMCID: PMC10428171 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02439-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain is prevalent and undertreated in older adults. In particular, multisite pain is associated with serious functional consequences and falls and appears to be a novel geriatric syndrome. The causes of multisite pain are often multifactorial, and emerging evidence supports a complex pathway whereby multisite pain leads to cognitive problems, mobility decline, fear of falling, falls, and reduced participation in life roles. A few pharmacologic approaches are safe and effective for older adults with chronic multisite pain and evidence for effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments for this common condition is very limited. Compared to light physical exercise, mind-body exercise may prove to be more beneficial for older adults living with chronic pain. Tai Chi, as a movement-based mind-body exercise, can relieve pain symptoms, improve cognition and physical function, and lower risk for falls in older adults. However, little is known about the potential benefits of Tai Chi for older adults with multisite pain syndrome. Future large-scale randomized-controlled trials are needed to investigate the effectiveness of Tai Chi in alleviating pain and lowering fall risk in older adults with multisite pain, and the biological mechanisms that underlie its potential benefits to chronic pain, physical and cognitive functions, and falls in this at-risk population.
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- Tongjian You
- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, Robert and Donna Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Nursing, Robert and Donna Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Yu YX, Wang S, Liu ZN, Zhang X, Hu ZX, Dong HJ, Lu XY, Zheng JB, Cui HJ. Traditional Chinese medicine in the era of immune checkpoint inhibitor: theory, development, and future directions. Chin Med 2023; 18:59. [PMID: 37210537 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00751-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer management and have been widely applied; however, they still have some limitations in terms of efficacy and toxicity. There are multiple treatment regimens in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that play active roles in combination with Western medicine in the field of oncology treatment. TCM with ICIs works by regulating the tumor microenvironment and modulating gut microbiota. Through multiple targets and multiple means, TCM enhances the efficacy of ICIs, reverses resistance, and effectively prevents and treats ICI-related adverse events based on basic and clinical studies. However, there have been few conclusions on this topic. This review summarizes the development of TCM in cancer treatment, the mechanisms underlying the combination of TCM and ICIs, existing studies, ongoing trials, and prospects for future development.
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- Yi-Xuan Yu
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, China
- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Oncology Department of Integrative Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No.2 Yinghua East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Jiang Y, Zhang M, Wang L, Zhang L, Ma M, Jing M, Li J, Song R, Zhang Y, Yang Z, Zhang Y, Pu Y, Qu X, Fan J. Potential mechanisms of osthole against bladder cancer cells based on network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation. BMC Complement Med Ther 2023; 23:122. [PMID: 37069622 PMCID: PMC10108473 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-023-03938-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osthole was traditionally used in treatment for various diseases. However, few studies had demonstrated that osthole could suppress bladder cancer cells and its mechanism was unclear. Therefore, we performed a research to explore the potential mechanism for osthole against bladder cancer. METHODS Internet web servers SwissTargetPrediction, PharmMapper, SuperPRED, and TargetNet were used to predict the Osthole targets. GeneCards and the OMIM database were used to indicate bladder cancer targets. The intersection of two target gene fragments was used to obtain the key target genes. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) analysis was performed using the Search Tool for the Retrieval of Interacting Genes (STRING) database. Furthermore, we used gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses to explore the molecular function of target genes. AutoDock software was then used to perform molecular docking of target genes,osthole and co-crystal ligand. Finally, an in vitro experiment was conducted to validate bladder cancer inhibition by osthole. RESULTS Our analysis identified 369 intersection genes for osthole, the top ten target genes included MAPK1, AKT1, SRC, HRAS, HASP90AA1, PIK3R1, PTPN11, MAPK14, CREBBP, and RXRA. The GO and KEGG pathway enrichment results revealed that the PI3K-AKT pathway was closely correlated with osthole against bladder cancer. The osthole had cytotoxic effect on bladder cancer cells according to the cytotoxic assay. Additionally, osthole blocked the bladder cancer epithelial-mesenchymal transition and promoted bladder cancer cell apoptosis by inhibiting the PI3K-AKT and Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT3) pathways. CONCLUSIONS We found that osthole had cytotoxic effect on bladder cancer cells and inhibited invasion, migration, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition by inhibiting PI3K-AKT and JAK/STAT3 pathways in in vitro experiment. Above all, osthole might have potential significance in treatment of bladder cancer. SUBJECTS Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology.
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- Yunzhong Jiang
- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, the Yan'an University Xianyang Hospital, Xian'yang, China
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- Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
- Oncology Research Lab, Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China.
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Yang Z, Huang K, Yang Y, Xu Q, Guo Q, Wang X. Efficacy of traditional Chinese exercise for obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1028708. [PMID: 36936150 PMCID: PMC10014526 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1028708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity is considered one of the biggest public health problems, especially in the background of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. It is urgent to find interventions to control and improve it. We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the effect of traditional Chinese exercise on obesity. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and WanFang database for updated articles published from the inception of each database to June 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on traditional Chinese exercise in weight reduction were included, and related data were extracted. The random-effects model was used to adjust for the heterogeneity of the included studies, and funnel plots were used to examine publication bias. RESULTS A total of 701 participants were included in the 10 studies. Compared with the control group, the outcome of body weight [mean difference (MD) = -6.10; 95% CI = -8.79, -3.42], body mass index (MD = -2.03; 95% CI = -2.66, -1.41), body fat mass (MD = -3.12; 95% CI = -4.49, -1.75), waist circumference (MD = -3.46; 95% CI = -4.67, -2.24), hip circumference (MD = -2.94; 95% CI = -4.75, -1.30), and waist-to-hip ratio (MD = -0.04; 95% CI = -0.06, -0.03) in the intervention group had significant differences. Egger's test and funnel plots showed that the potential publication bias of the included studies was slight (p = 0.249). CONCLUSION Traditional Chinese exercise is an effective treatment for obesity; people under the COVID-19 lockdown could do these exercises to control weight. However, a precise and comprehensive conclusion calls for RCTs on a larger scale with more rigorous designs considering the inferior methodological quality and limited retrieved articles. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42021270015.
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- Ze Yang
- The First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neighborhood Good Doctor No. 6 Street Clinic, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neighborhood Good Doctor No. 6 Street Clinic, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiang Wang,
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Guo J, Peng C, Hu Z, Guo L, Dai R, Li Y. Effect of Wu Qin Xi exercises on pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:979207. [PMID: 36419784 PMCID: PMC9676488 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.979207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As a chronic disease that affects the whole world, there is no definite treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Wu Qin Xi (WQX) is still in preliminary exploration as a traditional Chinese exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of previous studies and to investigate the efficacy of the WQX exercises on pain and function in patients with KOA. METHODS We searched six databases (Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, CQVIP, and CNKI) for articles on WQX for KOA up to May 10, 2022. Literature search, study selection, data extraction, and quality evaluation were performed by two independent authors. In terms of statistical results, we presented mean differences (MD), 95% CI, and I 2 to show heterogeneity, and, based on that, we chose either a random effects model or a fixed effects model. RESULTS Seven studies were selected for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The WQX intervention group showed statistical differences for both the total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score and its various bylaws, the Visual Analogue Score (VAS), and the presence of general functional exercise in the control group. We also demonstrated the clinically meaningful efficacy of WQX treatment by calculating minimum clinical importance difference (MCID) values that met the MCID values on the WOMAC score. A sensitivity analysis was also performed in this study by subgroup analysis for greater heterogeneity, and it was inferred that the difference in follow-up time was a likely source of heterogeneity. CONCLUSION Despite some limitations, the current study showed a definite effect of WQX in improving pain symptoms and joint function in patients with KOA. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier: CRD42022332209.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Comparative Effectiveness of Focused Extracorporeal versus Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis—Randomized Controlled Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159001. [PMID: 35897371 PMCID: PMC9332723 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Both focused extracorporeal shockwave (f-ESWT) and radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (r-ESWT) can alleviate symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis, but no trials have directly compared f-ESWT with r-ESWT for knee osteoarthritis. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of f-ESWT and r-ESWT on knee osteoarthritis. Forty-two patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to receive three sessions of either f-ESWT or r-ESWT at 1-week intervals. The patients were evaluated at baseline and at 4 and 8 weeks after the final treatment. The primary outcome was the change in pain intensity, as measured on the visual analog scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), range of motion of the knee joint, and the 6-minute walk test. At the end of 4 weeks, the VAS score was substantially reduced in both groups (f-ESWT, −4.5 ± 2.5 points; r-ESWT, −2.6 ± 2.0 points), with a greater reduction in the f-ESWT group. Both groups showed significant improvement in secondary outcomes; however, the f-ESWT group yielded greater improvement in the VAS score, WOMAC score, and 6-minute walk test. Our results showed that f-ESWT was more effective than r-ESWT in improving pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Wu B, Yang L, Chen L, Ma L, Guo Y. Traditional Chinese medicine therapies for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29404. [PMID: 35838998 PMCID: PMC11132338 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain and disability as well as a socioeconomic burden on healthcare services globally. Numerous clinical trials indicated that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may effectively improve the clinical symptoms of KOA patients. However, the comparative efficacy and safety of different TCM therapies in patients with KOA is not yet clear. In order to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM for KOA, we will conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis on the existing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS A systematic literature search will be conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and the VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals up to February 2022 to identify the relevant RCTs. The primary outcomes are visual analog scale, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Lysholm score, and Lequesne index. Secondary outcomes include the total clinical effective rate and adverse events. Study quality will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2.0) for RCTs. Data analysis will be performed using Stata and WinBUGS. The quality of evidence will be assessed using the Grades of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation. RESULTS The results of this study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal for publication. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide evidence-based medical evidence for the treatment of KOA with TCM therapies and offer better assistance for clinical practice. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202230008.
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- Boyu Wu
- The First Affifiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- The First Affifiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- The First Affifiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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Jiang B, Feng C, Hu H, George D, Huang T, Li Z. Traditional Chinese Exercise for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis With Future Directions. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:932924. [PMID: 35832067 PMCID: PMC9271864 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.932924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Traditional Chinese Exercise (TCE) has expanded out of China into the world and is frequently used in the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Although many studies have explored the ability of TCE as an intervention for neurodegenerative diseases, there are limited articles summarizing the research. The aim of this study was to investigate current research trends around TCE for neurodegenerative diseases and predict future directions for such research. Materials and Methods Data was collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). All articles and reviews on TCE in relation to neurodegenerative diseases were retrieved. The data analysis was performed using the CiteSpace (5.8R3) software, and the results were displayed in network maps. Results The search identified 220 publications between 1999 and 2021. The United States was the most productive country (n = 89), followed by China (n = 68). The United States had the greatest centrality, indicating its tremendous global influence and close collaborations with other countries. Fuzhong Li from the Oregon Research Institute, United States, was not only the most prolific author (n = 5), but also the most co-cited author (n = 120). The Shanghai University of Sport contributed to the most publications (n = 12). PLOS ONE was the most published journal, while Movement Disorders was the most cited journal. Tai Chi, Parkinson’s disease, quality of life, balance, and older adult were the most high-frequency keywords, while Alzheimer’s disease had the highest centrality. Conclusion The number of publications on TCE related to neurodegenerative diseases has shown major growth in the past decade. However, there is a need for research institutions to strengthen cooperation between countries and institutions. Tai Chi, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease, older adults and falls reduction have been the recent research focus. It is anticipated that in the future, PD will continue to be a central focus with the effects of Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, and Yijinjing requiring further research.
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- Buchan Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, Changsha, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: Tianlong Huang,
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, Changsha, China
- Zhihong Li,
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Deep Learning-Based CT Imaging to Evaluate the Therapeutic Effects of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy on Knee Osteoarthritis. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1135196. [PMID: 35637844 PMCID: PMC9148233 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1135196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The study was aimed at analyzing the application value of deep learning-based computed tomography (CT) in evaluating the effect of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Specifically, 124 patients with KOA were selected in the test group (warm acupuncture and moxibustion) and the control group (simple acupuncture), with 62 cases in each group. Deep learning-based CT scanning was performed before and after treatment to compare the Lequesne-Mery, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC), Hospital Special Surgery (HSS), and Knee Society Score (KSS) scores as well as the overall effective rate. The results showed that the trabecular thickness, quantity, bone mineral density (BMD), connection density, structural model index, and articular cartilage thickness were different significantly between the two groups (P < 0.05). After treatment, the Lequesne-Mery was 4.78, the VAS was 0.87, and the WOMAC score was 14.89 of the test group, which were reduced (P < 0.05). The KSS and HSS scores of the test group were improved significantly after treatment (P < 0.05). The total effective rate of the test group was 85.48%, and that of the control group was 51.61%; the former was significantly higher than the latter (P < 0.05). In conclusion, acupuncture could improve the clinical effect on KOA patients, and CT scanning under deep learning algorithm could evaluate the clinical effect of acupuncture for KOA.
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Kong H, Wang XQ, Zhang XA. Exercise for Osteoarthritis: A Literature Review of Pathology and Mechanism. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:854026. [PMID: 35592699 PMCID: PMC9110817 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.854026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) has a very high incidence worldwide and has become a very common joint disease in the elderly. Currently, the treatment methods for OA include surgery, drug therapy, and exercise therapy. In recent years, the treatment of certain diseases by exercise has received increasing research and attention. Proper exercise can improve the physiological function of various organs of the body. At present, the treatment of OA is usually symptomatic. Limited methods are available for the treatment of OA according to its pathogenesis, and effective intervention has not been developed to slow down the progress of OA from the molecular level. Only by clarifying the mechanism of exercise treatment of OA and the influence of different exercise intensities on OA patients can we choose the appropriate exercise prescription to prevent and treat OA. This review mainly expounds the mechanism that exercise alleviates the pathological changes of OA by affecting the degradation of the ECM, apoptosis, inflammatory response, autophagy, and changes of ncRNA, and summarizes the effects of different exercise types on OA patients. Finally, it is found that different exercise types, exercise intensity, exercise time and exercise frequency have different effects on OA patients. At the same time, suitable exercise prescriptions are recommended for OA patients.
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- Hui Kong
- College of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Shangti Orthopedic Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Xin-An Zhang,
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- College of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, China
- Xue-Qiang Wang,
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Kelley GA, Kelley KS, Callahan LF. Clinical relevance of Tai Chi on pain and physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis: An ancillary meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sci Prog 2022; 105:368504221088375. [PMID: 35379041 PMCID: PMC10450487 DOI: 10.1177/00368504221088375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The clinical relevance of Tai Chi on pain, stiffness, and physical function in adults with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has not been established. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to address this gap. Eight randomized controlled trials from a recent meta-analysis representing 407 participants (216 Tai Chi, 191 control) in adults ≥18 years of age with KOA and included the assessment of pain, stiffness, and physical function using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) were assessed. The inverse variance heterogeneity model (IVhet) was first used to pool standardized mean difference effect sizes (ES) for each outcome. Clinical relevance, i.e., number-needed-to treat (NNT) ≤10 and relative risk reduction (RRR) ≥25% was calculated across assumed controlled risks (ACR) ranging from 0.01 to 0.99. Statistically significant improvements were found for pain (ES, -0.75, 95% CI, -0.99, -0.51; Q = 8.9, p = 0.26; I2 = 21%), stiffness (ES, -0.70, 95% CI, -0.95, -0.46; Q = 9.6, p = 0.21; I2 = 27%), and physical function (ES, -0.91, 95% CI, -1.12, -0.70; Q = 7.2, p = 0.40; I2 = 3%). The intersection of results for a NNT ≤10 and RRR ≥25% yielded high evidence and clinically relevant improvements across a wide range of ACR for pain (0.15 to 0.88), stiffness (0.15 to 0.87), and physical function (0.13 to 0.97). These findings suggest that Tai Chi results in statistically significant as well as clinically important improvements in pain, stiffness, and physical function across a wide range of ACR in adults with KOA.
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- George A Kelley
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Kuwabara A, Cinque M, Ray T, Sherman SL. Treatment Options for Patellofemoral Arthritis. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:90-106. [PMID: 35118631 PMCID: PMC9083346 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09740-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To present a synthesis of recent literature regarding the treatment of patellofemoral arthritis RECENT FINDINGS: Risk factors of PFJ OA include patella malalignment or maltracking, injury to supportive structures including the MPFL, dysfunction of hamstring and quadriceps coordination, lower limb alignment, trochlear dysplasia, patellar trauma, or ACL surgery. Special physical exam maneuvers include patellar grind test, apprehension test, and lateral patellar tilt angle. Radiographs that should be obtained first-line include weight bearing bilateral AP, lateral, and Merchant views. CT and MRI are used to assess trochlear dysplasia, excessive patellar height, and TT-TG distance. Non-operative management options discussed include non-pharmacologic treatment (patient education, self-management, physical therapy, weight loss), ESWT, cold therapy, taping, bracing, and orthotics. Pharmacologic management options discussed include NSAIDs, acetaminophen, oral narcotics, and duloxetine. Injection therapies include glucocorticoids, hyaluronic acid, PRP, and other regenerative therapies (BMAC, adipose, or mesenchymal stem cells). Other treatment options include radiofrequency ablation and botulinum toxin. The algorithm for the surgical treatment of PFJ OA can begin with arthroscopic assessment of the PF articular cartilage to address mechanical symptoms and to evaluate/treat lateral soft tissue with or without overhanging lateral osteophytes. If patients fail to have symptomatic improvement, a TTO can be considered in those patients less than 50 years of age or active patients >50 years old. In patients with severe PFJ OA, refractory to the above treatments, PFA should be considered. While early PFA design and technique were less than encouraging, more recent implant design and surgical technique have demonstrated robust results in the literature. Patellofemoral osteoarthritis is a challenging orthopedic problem to treat, in that it can often affect younger patients, with otherwise well-functioning knees. It is a unique entity compared to TF OA with distinct epidemiology, biomechanics and risk factors and treatment options.
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- Anne Kuwabara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063 USA
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Zeng CY, Zhang ZR, Tang ZM, Hua FZ. Benefits and Mechanisms of Exercise Training for Knee Osteoarthritis. Front Physiol 2022; 12:794062. [PMID: 34975542 PMCID: PMC8716769 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.794062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease. Cartilage and subchondral bone degeneration, as well as synovitis, are the main pathological changes associated with knee osteoarthritis. Mechanical overload, inflammation, metabolic factors, hormonal changes, and aging play a vital role in aggravating the progression of knee osteoarthritis. The main treatments for knee osteoarthritis include pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy, and surgery. However, pharmacotherapy has many side effects, and surgery is only suitable for patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Exercise training, as a complementary and adjunctive physiotherapy, can prevent cartilage degeneration, inhibit inflammation, and prevent loss of the subchondral bone and metaphyseal bone trabeculae. Increasing evidence indicates that exercise training can improve pain, stiffness, joint dysfunction, and muscle weakness in patients with knee osteoarthritis. There are several exercise trainings options for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including aerobic exercise, strength training, neuromuscular exercise, balance training, proprioception training, aquatic exercise, and traditional exercise. For Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) experimental animals, those exercise trainings can reduce inflammation, delay cartilage and bone degeneration, change tendon, and muscle structure. In this review, we summarize the main symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, the mechanisms of exercise training, and the therapeutic effects of different exercise training methods on patients with knee osteoarthritis. We hope this review will allow patients in different situations to receive appropriate exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis, and provide a reference for further research and clinical application of exercise training for knee osteoarthritis.
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- Chu-Yang Zeng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Rehabilitation, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Yeh MH, Huang CH, Lin YC, Huang TJ, Chen MY. The health impact of an innovative summer camp for older adults: a pilot study using an interdisciplinary collaborative approach. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:4. [PMID: 34983513 PMCID: PMC8725505 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-021-00782-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Healthy aging with dignity and aging in place are important for Taiwanese individuals. Although Taiwan did not experience COVID-19 outbreaks prior to May 2021, many older adults have been encouraged to stay at home since the beginning of the global pandemic in January 2020. Such shelter-in-place recommendations have resulted in significant lifestyle changes, limiting activities associated with aging with dignity such as exercise and community engagement. Few studies have explored how to promote or maintain holistic health practices and physical fitness in older adults residing in rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This pilot study aimed to establish an interdisciplinary collaboration with community care workers (CCWs) and evaluate the impact of an innovative summer camp (ISC) program for older adults residing in rural areas. Methods A quasi-experimental pre-post-test design with an interdisciplinary collaborative approach was implemented. The ISC program was based on a standardized protocol of modified Baduanjin exercise combined with three recreational breathing games. Participants were recruited from three community centers around the western coastal region of Yunlin County between June and August 2020. The ISC program was designed and executed by a nurse-led health promotion research team that collaborated with trained CCWs for 90 min per day, five days per week, for 12 weeks. Participants and CCWs wore facemasks during all activities. Paired t-test was used to measure changes in physical biomarkers, pulmonary lung function, and health-related fitness changes. Results Sixty-eight participants completed the ISC program. The ISC program significantly improved the participants’ physiological biomarkers and health-related fitness, including reduced body weight, waistline, and systolic blood pressure, and increased forced vital capacity, biceps arm flexion, and ability to sit and stand from a chair, step with a knee up in situ, and stand on one foot with eyes open. Most participants reported that they felt happy, satisfied, and hoped that this program would be continued in their community center. Conclusions This interdisciplinary, collaborative ISC program improved physical biomarkers and health-related fitness in older adults. Despite limitations, results strongly suggested that primary healthcare providers and CCWs can employ the described ISC program to promote wellness in older adults.
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- Mei-Hua Yeh
- Department of Respiratory Therapy and Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 638, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 638, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 638, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 638, Yunlin, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, 613, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, 613, Chiayi, Taiwan. .,School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, 333, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Department of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 613, Chiayi, Taiwan. .,, No. 2, Chiapu Rd. West Sec, 613, Putz City, 61363, Chiayi County, Taiwan, ROC.
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Ho KKW, Pong G, Poon QWC, Kwok JYY, Chau WW, Ong MTY. A community-centric multi-disciplinary education program with the 8-section brocade Tai Chi therapy for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee - a pilot study. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:297. [PMID: 34906130 PMCID: PMC8670130 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03480-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common chronic degenerative joint diseases, and a multi-disciplinary approach to educating patients with OA knee are effective in symptoms management. Tai Chi exercise is a novel approach to relieving knee OA symptoms. Combining both educational program and Tai Chi has not yet been explored. Methods Multi-disciplinary education program included a total of 4-week 2-h weekly talks delivered by different health professionals with live demonstrations. This was then followed by a 1-h Tai Chi class (Baduanjin). Results from IPAQ (Physical activity level), WOMAC (evaluate knee OA conditions), and SF-36v2 (quality of life) were collected at the first class of education program, 3 and 6 months after the end of Tai Chi class. CSQ-8 (program effectiveness) was administered on the last day of Tai Chi class. Results One hundred and twelve patients joined the program. The overall attendance was over 90% with close-to-zero dropout rate. Satisfaction scored high in 85% of patients. WOMAC pain scores (p = 0.04) and SF-36v2 emotional role (p = 0.02) were statistically decreasing (improving) at 6 months after the program. SF-36v2 physical role and mental health tended to improve with time. Conclusions Combining both multidisciplinary education program program and Tai Chi exercise for knee OA patients was proven feasible. This program received high satisfaction, high attendance and very low dropout rates without any adverse event. Patients’ pain and emotion were significantly improved. A large-scale randomized trial introducing a control group is recommended. Trial registration Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov Registration number: NCT04204213 Date of registration: 18/12/2019 (Retrospectively registered)
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- Kevin Ki-Wai Ho
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Wang D, Liu Z. Evidence of efficacy and safety of Wuqinxi exercise on physical functioning in elderly people with knee osteoarthritis treating are uncertainty. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21:1151. [PMID: 34687124 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Dongli Wang
- The First Clinical Medical School, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.,Department of AIDS Treatment and Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of CM, Zhengzhou, China
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Chang W, Guo W, Wang R, Lin X, Sun S, Shi Y. The effects on pain and disability of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27005. [PMID: 34449470 PMCID: PMC8389961 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic joint disease with serious health economic burden. More and more randomized controlled trials have indicated that traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy, including acupuncture, Tai Chi, Tuina, etc can significantly improve pain and physical function of patients with KOA. However, the effects of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy for KOA remain controversial. Most previous systematic reviews did not focus on the effects of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy for KOA as a whole. In Chinese community hospital, however, acupuncture, Tuina, and Tai Chi are usually in the management of KOA as whole-body treatment. METHODS The electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database, and Wanfang Data) will be searched. The search will include all documents from their inception to December 2021. Two reviewers independently extracted the data and assessed the risk of bias by the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for randomized controlled trials. The meta-analysis will be conducted with a random or fixed effect model to calculate the standardized mean difference and 95% confidence intervals based on different heterogeneity using the Review Manager Version 5.3 software. The heterogeneity will be examined by Higgins I2 statistic. The subgroup analysis will be conducted based on different types of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy and different outcomes. Quality of evidence will be assessed using the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS The current systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted to investigate the effects of traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy in the management of KOA. The main outcomes will include pain and disability. The secondary outcomes will include quality of life and adverse events. CONCLUSION To provide evidence for evidence-based medicine and clinical researchers to choose more effective traditional Chinese non-pharmacological therapy for KOA. INPLASY REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202170098.
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Hou X, Yan Y, Peng L, Niu D, Wei J, Wang J. Clinical effect of warm needle penetration in treating knee osteoarthritis. Am J Transl Res 2021; 13:6766-6771. [PMID: 34306424 PMCID: PMC8290696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to explore the clinical effect of warm needle penetration in treating knee osteoarthritis. METHODS We randomly divided 118 patients with knee osteoarthritis into the observation group (n=59) and the control group (n=59). The observation group was treated with warm needle penetration combined with western medicine therapy, and the control group was only given western medicine therapy. The clinical effective rate, Visual analogue scale pain score, knee joint score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index and subjective satisfaction were observed and compared between the two groups. RESULTS The clinical effective rate, knee joint score and subjective satisfaction rate were higher (all P<0.05), while the Visual analogue scale pain score and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis indices score were lower in the observation group than in the control group (both P<0.05). CONCLUSION Warm needle penetration can ameliorate the efficiency of treatment, reduce pain, and improve the range of knee joint motion and subjective satisfaction of patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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- Xiaoqi Hou
- Department of Outpatient, Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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- Medical Department, Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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- Department of Outpatient, Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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- Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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- Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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- Xujiahui Community Health Service CenterShanghai, China
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