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KMID : 1155620180130010035
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Journal of Korea CHUNA Manual Medicine for Spine & Nerves
2018 Volume.13 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.44
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Tai-chi for Low back pain: Systematic Review
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Choo Su-Cheol
Kim Kyu-Jin
Kim Eun-Bi
Hwang Eui-Hyoung
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Tai-chi, Low back pain, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Traditional Korean Medicine
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