The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine-based exercise on physical performance, balance and muscle strength among older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cenyi Wang ◽  
Jiling Liang ◽  
Yuhao Si ◽  
Zeyun Li ◽  
Aming Lu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Exercise Programs for Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults with Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 863
Author(s):  
Wangxiao Bao ◽  
Yun Sun ◽  
Tianfang Zhang ◽  
Liliang Zou ◽  
Xiaohong Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exercise Programs

Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noé Labata-Lezaun ◽  
Luis Llurda-Almuzara ◽  
Vanessa González-Rueda ◽  
Carlos López-de-Celis ◽  
Simón Cedeño-Bermúdez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Flow Restriction

scholarly journals Clinical Therapeutic Effects of Aspirin in Combination with Fufang Danshen Diwan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula, on Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 1955-1963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianchun Huang ◽  
Xiaojun Tang ◽  
Fangxing Ye ◽  
Junhui He ◽  
Xiaolong Kong
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Aspirin Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Chinese Medicine Formula

Background/Aims: Coronary heart disease is characterized by vascular stenosis or occlusion resulting in myocardial ischemia, hypoxia and necrosis. In China, the combination of aspirin and Fufang Danshen Diwan (FDD), a traditional Chinese medicine formula, has been suggested in the treatment of coronary heart disease. There have been several studies comparing the effectiveness of aspirin alone and in combination with FDD to treat coronary artery disease; however, it remains unclear whether combined aspirin therapy is superior. This study was thus designed to clarify this issue through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: Databases including PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, Wanfang Data and VIP Information were searched. Papers were reviewed systematically by two researchers and analyzed using Cochrane software Revman 5.1. Results: Fourteen randomized controlled trials enrolling 1367 subjects were included. Meta-analyses revealed that aspirin in combination with FDD was significantly more effective at alleviating angina pectoris and improving electrocardiogram (ECG) results relative to aspirin therapy alone, reflected by the summary effects for the clinical markedly effective (OR = 2.45; 95% CI 1.95-3.08) and the total effective (OR = 3.92; 95% CI 2.87-5.36) rates. In addition, combined aspirin and FDD was significantly more efficacious than aspirin monotherapy at improving blood lipid levels, as indicated by the following outcomes: 1) reduction of TC level (SMD −1.12; 95% CI −1.49 to −0.76); 2) reduction of TG level (SMD −0.94; 95% CI −1.15 to -0.74); 3) reduction of LDL level (SMD -0.68; 95% CI -0.88 to -0.48); and 4) improvement of HDL level (SMD 0.52; 95% CI 0.04 to 0.99 ). No serious adverse events were reported in any of the included trials. Conclusion: The present meta-analysis demonstrated that aspirin in combination with FDD was more effective than aspirin alone for treating coronary heart disease. More full-scale randomized clinical trials with reliable designs are recommended to further evaluate the clinical benefits and long-term effectiveness of FDD for the treatment of coronary heart disease.

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