Effects of Mind–Body Movements on Balance Function in Stroke Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Liye Zou, Albert Yeung, Chunxiao Li, Shin-Yi Chiou, Nan Zeng, Huey-Ming Tzeng, Lin Wang, Zhanbing Ren, Taquesha Dean and Garrett Anthony Thomas
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Liye Zou: Department of Physical Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Albert Yeung: Depression Clinical and Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Chunxiao Li: Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
Shin-Yi Chiou: School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
Nan Zeng: School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Huey-Ming Tzeng: College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4, Canada
Lin Wang: Department of Physical Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Zhanbing Ren: Department of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
Taquesha Dean: Depression Clinical and Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Garrett Anthony Thomas: Depression Clinical and Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02114, USA

IJERPH, 2018, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-15

Abstract: Objective : We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression to determine if mind–body movements (MBM) could be effective in rehabilitating balance function among stroke survivors. Methods : A literature search was conducted using major Chinese and English electronic databases from an inception until January 2018. Randomized controlled studies were included in our meta-analysis. Data was independently extracted by two review authors using a pre-developed table and confirmed by a third party to reach a consensus. Pooled effect size (Hedge’s g ) was computed while the random-effect model was set. Results : The meta-analytic results showed a significant benefit of the MBM intervention on increased balance function compared to the control groups (Hedge’s g = 1.59, CI 0.98 to 2.19, p < 0.001, I 2 = 94.95%). Additionally, the meta-regression indicated that the total number of sessions (β = 0.00142, 95% CI 0.0039 to 0.0244, p = 0.0067) and dose of weekly training (β = 0.00776, 95% CI 0.00579 to 0.00972, p = 0.00) had significantly positive effects on balance function. Conclusions : The study encouraging findings indicate the rehabilitative effect of a MBM intervention for balance function in stroke survivors. However, there were significant limitations in the design among several of the included trials. Additional studies with more robust methodologies are needed to provide a more definitive conclusion.

Keywords: Tai Chi; Yoga; mindfulness movement; stroke; rehabilitation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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