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Complementary and integrative health interventions in post-stroke rehabilitation: a systematic PRISMA review.

Disability and rehabilitation
June 1, 2022
Alysha A Walter et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to systematically review the effectiveness of active complementary and integrative health interventions (including Tai Chi, Pilates, yoga, and qigong) for adults post-stroke.

Results Summary

The study found that Tai Chi, Pilates, and yoga improved various physical and emotional health outcomes in post-stroke adults, with Tai Chi showing the strongest evidence. No specific results were reported for Walking.

Population

Adults post-stroke.

Effective Dosage

Not mentioned.

Duration

Not mentioned.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (19)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Pilates
increase
quality of life
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#1
Pilates
increase
functional balance
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#2
Pilates
increase
standing and dynamic balance
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#3
Pilates
increase
reaction time
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#4
Pilates
increase
maximum excursion
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#5
Tai Chi
increase
center of gravity
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#6
Tai Chi
increase
reaction time
participants post-stroke
-
increased
#7
Tai Chi
increase
aerobic endurance
participants post-stroke
-
improved
#8
Tai Chi
decrease
falls
participants post-stroke
-
fewer
#9
Tai Chi
increase
sway length and velocity
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#10
Tai Chi
increase
functional reach
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#11
Tai Chi
increase
dynamic gait
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#12
Tai Chi
increase
walking speed
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#13
Tai Chi
increase
static and dynamic balance
participants post-stroke
-
improvements in
#14
yoga
decrease
depression
participants post-stroke
-
reduced
#15
yoga
decrease
state and trait anxiety
participants post-stroke
-
decreased
#16
yoga
increase
balance
participants post-stroke
-
improved
#17
yoga
decrease
fear of falling
participants post-stroke
-
reduction in
#18
yoga
increase
quality of life
participants post-stroke
-
enhanced
#19
Abstract

AIM: Researchers have reported measurable improvements in emotional and physical health among adults post-stroke after participating in complementary and integrative health techniques. The aim of this manuscript was to systematically review the effectiveness of active complementary and integrative health interventions as a treatment modality for adults post-stroke. METHOD: For this review, active interventions were defined as those that required participants to be in control of initiating their own body movement. Five active complementary and integrative health techniques were reviewed and included: Feldenkrais Method, qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and yoga. A key word search was conducted in Medline, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Google Scholar, and PubMed. Inclusion criteria for studies were (1) randomized controlled trials on the effects of active complementary and integrative health interventions, (2) all participants had to be post-stroke, and (3) studies appeared in English in a peer-reviewed journal. RESULTS: Articles in this review included one Qigong, five Pilates, nine Tai Chi, and five yoga studies. All 20 manuscripts reported improvements for participants. Participants in Pilates experienced improvements in quality of life. Improvements in functional balance, standing and dynamic balance, reaction time, maximum excursion, and quality of life were reported in the Pilates studies. Participants in the TC studies experienced a range of positive results including center of gravity, increased reaction time, improved aerobic endurance, fewer falls, sway length and velocity, functional reach, dynamic gait, walking speed, and static and dynamic balance. Improvements after participation in the yoga manuscripts consisted of reduced depression, decreased state and trait anxiety, improved balance, reduction in fear of falling, and enhanced quality of life. CONCLUSION: Based on the small number of randomized controlled trials, this systematic review reported the effectiveness of four active mind-body interventions for individuals post-stroke. The strongest evidence was for the use of Tai Chi, followed by Pilates and yoga.Implications for rehabilitationClinicians should consider the benefits of qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and yoga to best meet individual patient needs and goals.Clinicians who offer qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and/or yoga should be qualified to instruct the specific active complementary and integrative health technique or refer patients to those who are qualified.Locate qigong, Pilates, Tai Chi, and yoga classes that are appropriate for people post-stroke in the community to help integrate patients into a program after treatment.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultFearHumansQuality of LifeStrokeStroke RehabilitationTai JiYoga
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Citation Metrics
Total Citations11
Citations/Year3.7
Relative Citation Ratio2.40
NIH Percentile79.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
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