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- Title
Complementary and alternative exercises for management of osteoarthritis.
- Authors
Chyu, Ming-Chien; von Bergen, Vera; Brismée, Jean-Michel; Zhang, Yan; Yeh, James K; Shen, Chwan-Li
- Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterized by degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint. With no cure currently available, the goals of treating OA are to alleviate pain, maintain, or improve joint mobility, increase the muscle strength of the joints, and minimize the disabling effects of the disease. Recent research has suggested that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) exercises may improve OA symptoms. This paper covers CAM mind-body exercises-Tai Chi, qigong, and yoga-for OA management and evaluates their benefits in pain reduction, muscle strength, physical function, stiffness, balance, fear of falling, self-efficacy, quality of life, and psychological outcomes in patients with OA, based on randomized controlled trials published. Findings from the literature suggest that CAM exercises demonstrate considerable promise in the management of OA. Future studies require rigorous randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes.
- Publication
Arthritis, 2011, Vol 2011, p364319
- ISSN
2090-1992
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2011/364319