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RESEARCH PAPER / 2026-03-22

Comparative efficacy of different traditional Chinese exercises on bone mineral density in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Mingxuan Hou, Siqi Jin, Jiaxin Luo, Ling Yang

School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China. · pubmed

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a major public health concern in the aging global population. Traditional Chinese Exercises (TCEs) are promising non-pharmacological interventions, but their comparative efficacy for improving bonemineral density (BMD) at specific skeletal sites remains unclear.

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Research summary

The paper claims that different traditional Chinese exercises have varying effects on improving bone mineral density in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses non-pharmacological interventions that may help mitigate age-related bone density loss, a significant factor in longevity and overall health in the aging population.

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