The effect of Baduanjin on pain, balance, function and kinesiophobia in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.
J Back Musculoskelet RehabilMay 7, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Ali Yildirim, Zeynep Hosbay, Adnan Aksoy
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of Baduanjin, a traditional exercise, on pain, balance, function, and kinesiophobia in 66 individuals aged 40-70 with knee osteoarthritis. Results indicated that both face-to-face and online Baduanjin, when combined with structured exercise, led to significant improvements in various outcomes at weeks 6 and 12 (p < 0.05).
Key findings
- Both Baduanjin groups showed significant improvements in VAS, WOMAC, BBS, Timed Up and Go, kinesiophobia, and sit-to-stand performance at weeks 6 and 12.
- The structured exercise group primarily improved in VAS and WOMAC function scores.
- Improvements were statistically significant with p-values less than 0.05.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that incorporating Baduanjin into exercise therapy may enhance pain management, functional mobility, and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis, potentially improving overall quality of life.