Efficacy of Mindfulness Exercises for Primary Osteoporosis Pain and Balance: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the efficacy of five types of mindfulness exercises (Pilates, Ba Duan Jin, Wu Qin Xi, Tai Chi, and Yi Jin Jing) on pain and balance in patients with primary osteoporosis.
Results Summary
All five mindfulness exercises effectively reduced pain and improved balance in patients with primary osteoporosis, with Pilates ranking as the best intervention. The study suggests future development of standard guidelines for incorporating mindfulness exercises into osteoporosis rehabilitation.
Population
Patients with primary osteoporosis (N = 1,603).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness exercise | neutral | - | patients with osteoporosis | - | has shown great benefits | #1 |
mindfulness exercises | decrease | pain | patients with primary osteoporosis | - | effectively reduced | #2 |
mindfulness exercises | increase | balance | patients with primary osteoporosis | - | improved | #3 |
Pilates | neutral | - | - | - | had the highest value of surface under the cumulative ranking as the best intervention | #4 |
Mindfulness exercise has shown great benefits for patients with osteoporosis. However, there are various types of mindfulness exercises and no studies have compared their efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of mindfulness exercises on pain and balance in patients with primary osteoporosis. Articles published in 10 English and three Chinese language databases from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2022, were systematically searched. Twenty-two studies (N = 1,603) of five types of mindfulness exercises (Pilates, Ba Duan Jin, Wu Qin Xi, Tai Chi, and Yi Jin Jing) were eligible for this meta-analysis. Evidence from this review indicated that all five of the mindfulness exercises included in this study effectively reduced pain and improved balance for patients with primary osteoporosis. Pilates had the highest value of surface under the cumulative ranking as the best intervention. Future studies could consider developing a standard guideline for mindfulness exercise to be incorporated into osteoporosis rehabilitation.