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http://dx.doi.org/10.30581/jkcmm.2018.13.1.35

Tai-chi for Low back pain: Systematic Review  

Choo, Su-Cheol (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Kim, Kyu-Jin (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Kim, Eun-Bi (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Hwang, Eui-Hyoung (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
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The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves / v.13, no.1, 2018 , pp. 35-44 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of Tai-chi in treatinglow back pain. Methods: We searched 9 electronic databases(Pubmed, CAJ, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, KISS, KISTI, NDSL, and RISS) till April 2018 and included randomized controlled trials(RCTs) that used Tai-chi for lower back pain treatment. The methodological quality of each RCT was assessed usingthe Cochrane risk of bias tool. Results: As per the inclusion criteria, 5 RCTswere found to be eligible for our review. These studies were divided into 4 groups and meta-analysis was performed. The meta-analysis of 1 study showed favorable results regardingthe use of Tai-chi. Twostudies showed favorable results regardingthe use of Tai-chi with Tuina rather than Tuina alone. All studies were observed to have a high risk of bias. Conclusions: There is limited evidence available to support the effectiveness of Tai-chi in relieving low back pain;hence, additionalwell-designed RCTs should be encouraged for better evidence.
Keywords
Tai-chi; Low back pain; Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis; Traditional Korean Medicine;
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