Are tai chi and qigong effective in the treatment of TBI? A systematic review protocol

Laskosky, Nicole Alexandra; Huston, Patricia; Lam, Wai Ching; Anderson, Charlotte M.; Zheng, Yu; Zhong, Linda L. D.

doi:10.3389/fnagi.2023.1121064

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“…The effects of different types of tai chi have not been synthesized [31]. Although a previous paper entitled "Tai Chi for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled…”

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Effect of Tai Chi on Pain and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Wang¹,

Tang²,

et al. 2023

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BackgroundThe incidence of chronic neck pain (CNP) in the elderly is increasing. CNP in the elderly not only affects the physical function of patients, the quality of life, and work but also increases the direct medical cost and indirect social costs. The recent treatment trends of CNP, such as home self-exercise, focused specific training, and research into the underlying neural mechanisms of pain and cognitive improvement in patients with CNP, suggest that Tai Chi may be beneficial for pain and cognitive function in elderly patients with CNP.Method and MethodsWe will search 8 databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), VIP database, and Wanfang database. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of Tai Chi in the treatment of elderly CNP will be included. The search time is from the establishment of the database to May 31, 2023. In this study, data extraction and methodological quality evaluation will be carried out for the included literature, and statistical analysis will be performed using RevMan 5.4 software. The quality of evidence will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system approach(GRADE).DiscussionThis review will search and collect RCTs related to Tai Chi for the prevention and treatment of elderly CNP, and aims to systematically evaluate the evidence of the effects of Tai Chi on pain and cognitive function in elderly patients with CNP. The results of this review are expected to provide more accurate and effective guidance for the prevention and treatment of elderly patients with CNP, and also provide evidence-based medicine references for the formulation of exercise prescriptions.Systematic Review RegistrationOSF registration number [DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/YTZPX].

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Effect of Tai Chi on Pain and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Wang¹,

Tang²,

et al. 2023

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“…The systematic review was designed to be in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines [ 82 ]. As per best practices identified in these guidelines, the systematic review protocol was published [ 83 ].…”

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Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

Laskosky,

Huston,

Lam

et al. 2024

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) adversely affects both young and old and is a growing public health concern. The common functional, psychological, and cognitive changes associated with TBI and recent trends in its management, such as recommending sub-threshold aerobic activity, and multi-modal treatment strategies including vestibular rehabilitation, suggest that Tai Chi/Qigong could be beneficial for TBI. Tai Chi and Qigong are aerobic mind-body practices with known benefits for maintaining health and mitigating chronic disease. To date, no systematic review has been published assessing the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi/Qigong for traumatic injury. Methods The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINAHL Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database. All people with mild, moderate, or severe TBI who were inpatients or outpatients were included. All Types of Tai Chi and Qigong, and all comparators, were included. All measured outcomes were included. A priori, we chose “return to usual activities” as the primary outcome measure as it was patient-oriented. Cochrane-based risk of bias assessments were conducted on all included trials. Quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. Results Five trials were assessed; three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-RCTs; only two trials were conducted in the last 5 years. No trial measured “return to normal activities” or vestibular status as an outcome. Four trials - two RCTs and two non-RCTS - all found Tai Chi improved functional, psychological and/or cognitive outcomes. One RCT had a low risk of bias and a high level of certainty; one had some concerns. One non-RCTs had a moderate risk of bias and the other a serious risk of bias. The one Qigong RCT found improved psychological outcomes. It had a low risk of bias and a moderate level of certainty. Only one trial reported on adverse events and found that none were experienced by either the exercise or control group. Conclusion Based on the consistent finding of benefit in the four Tai Chi trials, including one RCT that had a high level of certainty, there is a sufficient signal to merit conducting a large, high quality multi-centre trial on Tai Chi for TBI and test it against current trends in TBI management. Based on the one RCT on TBI and Qigong, an additional confirmatory RCT is indicated. Further research is indicated that reflects current management strategies and includes adverse event documentation in both the intervention and control groups. However, these findings suggest that, in addition to Tai Chi’s known health promotion and chronic disease mitigation benefits, its use for the treatment of injury, such as TBI, is potentially a new frontier. Systematic review registration PROSPERO [CRD42022364385].

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“…Developing learning skills (DLS) refers to functional abilities necessary for students to move independently in their surroundings [1][2][3]. In this context, object control skills can be categorized under DLS and are viewed as essential components of sports-specific skills.…”

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Professional Development Workshop for Physical Education Teachers in Southwest China: Benefiting Tai Chi Students with Pedagogical Content Knowledge

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Researchers have examined the common and specialized content knowledge (CCK/SCK) of physical education (PE) teachers and compared their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) with student learning outcomes globally. However, little research has been reported in China on the relationship between PCK and student learning in PE settings. The aims of the study were (i) to investigate the influence of teacher content knowledge (CCK/SCK) on student development stages in PE settings and (ii) to examine the impact of teachers’ PCK on students’ performance in Tai Chi techniques (TCTs) after six days of instruction. Two PE teachers were chosen from two urban, public, mid-sized middle schools located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. This study involved 332 students from six 5th and six 6th grade classes. The study consisted of 185 5th-grade students (98 boys and 87 girls) and 147 6th-grade students (70 boys and 77 girls). We examined how teacher PCK and student TCT changed after a professional development workshop (PDW). Each PE teacher had two classes randomly assigned to the control or experimental condition groups. This study had three phases. Initially, the control condition was introduced; then, a PDW was provided for the teachers; and finally, the experimental condition was implemented. Teaching behaviors were described using mean values, and t-tests based on the highest TCT scores were conducted to examine the effect of teachers’ PCK on students’ TCT learning. Furthermore, PCK effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d. Significant relationships existed between teachers’ PCK, CK, and students’ knowledge, with effect sizes ranging from 1.92 to 6.82. Additionally, improvements in teachers’ PCK were associated with improved TCT performance in students (p < 0.05). Increased knowledge and skills can improve teachers’ PCK behavior, resulting in improved student performance in TCTs. These findings may provide evidence for future recommendations regarding knowledge and skill training programs for physical education teachers.

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Are tai chi and qigong effective in the treatment of TBI? A systematic review protocol

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References 50 publications

Effect of Tai Chi on Pain and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Effect of Tai Chi on Pain and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Are Tai Chi and Qigong effective in the treatment of traumatic brain injury? A systematic review

Professional Development Workshop for Physical Education Teachers in Southwest China: Benefiting Tai Chi Students with Pedagogical Content Knowledge

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