Effectiveness of Traditional Chinese Exercises for Limb Function Rehabilitation after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
medRxiv – March 24, 2025
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Traditional Chinese Exercises can significantly enhance recovery for stroke survivors. This review analyzed six types of these exercises and found they improve limb function, balance, and daily activities. By integrating TCEs into rehabilitation, stroke patients may experience better physical outcomes and improved quality of life.
Abstract
Background As a form of exercise, Traditional Chinese Exercises (TCEs) have shown unique advantages in the stroke population. TCEs have been indicated by existing research to potentially improve limb function and activities of daily living (ADL) in stroke survivors. Still, a unified analysis of these results has been lacking. This systematic review seeks to assess the therapeutic impact of six specific types of TCEs— Daoyin, Tai Chi, Yijinjing, Baduanjin, Liuzijue, and Wuqinxi—on limb motor function, balance function, physical function, muscle tone and and ADL in stroke patients.