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Department of Physical Education, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518061, China

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Original research
Published: 01 July 2021 in Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
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Introduction: Prevention of the health risk of amateur marathon runners is of great significance for the sustainable development of marathon. To reduce the psychological burden of amateur marathon runners and improve the participation experience, the current study used the health belief model to study the relationship among health beliefs, attitude to preventative behavior, self-efficacy, and health values of amateur marathon runners. Methods: A total of 342 data were collected, and using the PROCESS (analytical procedures developed for mediating and moderating effects tests based on SPSS and SAS). A series of multiple linear regression models were established to study the relationship between variables, and the bootstrap confidence interval was selected to test the mediating and moderating effect. Results: The results showed that perceived health threat (b = 0.463, p Discussion: This study emphasizes that the amateur marathon runners must improve their health concept and take effective preventive measures before participating in the competition. According to this research, it is the responsibility of the event parties, public health officials and relevant departments of the host city to provide rich health information and risk education to amateur marathon runners. More public service advertisements or educational materials are needed to be placed on runners to enhance their awareness of the necessity and importance of taking preventive measures.

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Yifan Zuo; Mu Zhang; Yuqi Si; Xiaoyuan Wu; Zhanbing Ren. Prediction of Health Risk Preventative Behavior of Amateur Marathon Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy 2021, ume 14, 2929 -2944.

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Yifan Zuo, Mu Zhang, Yuqi Si, Xiaoyuan Wu, Zhanbing Ren. Prediction of Health Risk Preventative Behavior of Amateur Marathon Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy. 2021; ume 14 ():2929-2944.

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Yifan Zuo; Mu Zhang; Yuqi Si; Xiaoyuan Wu; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "Prediction of Health Risk Preventative Behavior of Amateur Marathon Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study." Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ume 14, no. : 2929-2944.

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Published: 24 June 2021 in Healthcare
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The objective of the present study was to examine the associations between residents’ physical activity, health values, and well-being during isolation. On the basis of the physical activity rating scale, health values scale, subjective well-being scale, and the satisfaction with life scale, we collected 505 valid questionnaires online from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China. A series of multiple linear regression models were established to study the relationship between variables, and the bootstrap confidence interval was selected to test the mediating effect. The results showed that during the period of isolation, physical activity directly (b = 0.463, p< 0.001) or indirectly (b = 0.358, p< 0.001) had a positive impact on residents’ well-being through the mediating effect of health values. There was a positive correlation between physical activity and health values (b = 0.710, p< 0.001), while health values had a direct positive association on well-being (b = 0.504, p< 0.001). In addition, a moderate amount of physical activity was found to be more associated with the well-being of residents during home isolation compared to small and large amounts of physical activity. This study shows the importance of residents’ physical activities in home isolation. Moderate exercise at home and regular physical activity are beneficial to our physical and mental health, especially in terms of improving overall well-being.

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Yifan Zuo; Mu Zhang; Jiayu Han; Kevin Chen; Zhanbing Ren. Residents’ Physical Activities in Home Isolation and Its Relationship with Health Values and Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey during the COVID-19 Social Quarantine. Healthcare 2021, 9, 795 .

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Yifan Zuo, Mu Zhang, Jiayu Han, Kevin Chen, Zhanbing Ren. Residents’ Physical Activities in Home Isolation and Its Relationship with Health Values and Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey during the COVID-19 Social Quarantine. Healthcare. 2021; 9 (7):795.

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Yifan Zuo; Mu Zhang; Jiayu Han; Kevin Chen; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "Residents’ Physical Activities in Home Isolation and Its Relationship with Health Values and Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey during the COVID-19 Social Quarantine." Healthcare 9, no. 7: 795.

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Published: 08 June 2021
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BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) training is a promising intervention strategy, which has been utilized in healthcare fields like stroke rehabilitation and psychotherapy. The current study suggests that, VR training is effective in improving the locomotor ability of individuals with stroke patients. OBJECTIVE This is the first meta-meta-analysis of the effects of virtual reality on motor function in stroke patients. This study aimed to systematically summarize and quantify the present meta-analyses results of VR training, and produce high-quality meta-meta-analysis results to obtain a more accurate prediction. METHODS We searched four online databases (Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure) for the meta-analysis studies. After accounting for the overlap, ten studies (almost 550 stroke patients) were obtained. Based on the meta-meta-analysis of these patients, this study quantified the impact of VR training on stroke patients’ motor performance, mainly including upper limb function, balance, and walking ability. We combined the effects under the random effect model and pooled the estimates as standardized mean differences (SMD). RESULTS The results of the meta-meta analysis showed that VR intervention effectively improved the upper limb function (SMD= 4.606, 95% confidence interval (Cl): 2.733-6.479, P< 0.05) and balance (SMD=2.101, 95%Cl:0.202-4.000, P< 0.05) of stroke patients. However, the results showed considerable heterogeneity, and thus, may need to be treated with caution. Due to the limited research, the meta-meta-analysis of walking ability was not performed. CONCLUSIONS These findings represent a comprehensive body of high-quality evidence that, VR interventions were more effective at improving the upper limb function and balance of stroke patients.

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Jinlong Wu; Aihua Zeng; Ziyan Chen; Ye Wei; Kunlun Huang; Jiafeng Chen; Zhanbing Ren. Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function, balance, and walking ability in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint). 2021, 1 .

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Jinlong Wu, Aihua Zeng, Ziyan Chen, Ye Wei, Kunlun Huang, Jiafeng Chen, Zhanbing Ren. Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function, balance, and walking ability in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint). . 2021; ():1.

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Jinlong Wu; Aihua Zeng; Ziyan Chen; Ye Wei; Kunlun Huang; Jiafeng Chen; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function, balance, and walking ability in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint)." , no. : 1.

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Published: 08 June 2021 in Journal of Medical Internet Research
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Jinlong Wu; Aihua Zeng; Ziyan Chen; Ye Wei; Kunlun Huang; Jiafeng Chen; Zhanbing Ren. Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function and balance in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021, 1 .

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Jinlong Wu, Aihua Zeng, Ziyan Chen, Ye Wei, Kunlun Huang, Jiafeng Chen, Zhanbing Ren. Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function and balance in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2021; ():1.

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Jinlong Wu; Aihua Zeng; Ziyan Chen; Ye Wei; Kunlun Huang; Jiafeng Chen; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "Effects of virtual reality training on upper limb function and balance in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-meta analysis (Preprint)." Journal of Medical Internet Research , no. : 1.

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Published: 02 June 2021
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BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) balance training are increasingly being pursued in biomedical research and specifically with respect to investigating the balance ability with VR .However, Existing systematic reviews have found inconsistent conclusions about the efficacy of VR in improving balance in parkinson’s disease patients (PD). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of VR balance training on the balance ability of patients with PD. METHODS All major databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang, were searched to identify all relevant studies published in English or Chinese since September 15th, 2010. Two researchers independently conducted document retrieval, study selection, data extraction, and methodological quality evaluation. RESULTS 16 randomized controlled trials were analyzed (N = 583 patients with PD), with the methodological quality evaluation score ranging from 5 to 8 points. A random effects model was selected to combine effect sizes. Meta-analysis showed that the balance ability of PD was significantly improved after VR training compared with the control group.(standardized mean difference(SMD) = 2.127, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.202 - 3.052, P < 0.01, I2 = 95.1, df = 15). It is worth noting that intervention platform may be the main reason for heterogeneity. Meta regression analysis showed that no training program could predict the impact of VR training (P = 0.567-0.938) on PD balance ability. CONCLUSIONS The present meta-analysis verifies the potential rehabilitative effects of VR balance training for Parkinson disease.

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Jinlong Wu; Hui Zhang; Ziyan Chen; Ruijia Fu; Hao Yang; Hongfa Zeng; Zhanbing Ren. Benefits of virtual reality balance training for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of a randomized controlled trial (Preprint). 2021, 1 .

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Jinlong Wu, Hui Zhang, Ziyan Chen, Ruijia Fu, Hao Yang, Hongfa Zeng, Zhanbing Ren. Benefits of virtual reality balance training for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of a randomized controlled trial (Preprint). . 2021; ():1.

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Jinlong Wu; Hui Zhang; Ziyan Chen; Ruijia Fu; Hao Yang; Hongfa Zeng; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "Benefits of virtual reality balance training for patients with Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of a randomized controlled trial (Preprint)." , no. : 1.

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Published: 10 May 2021 in Complementary Therapies in Medicine
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The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to quantitatively examine the effects of myofascial release technique (MFR) on pain intensity, back disability, lumbar range of motion, and quality of life in patients with low back pain (LBP). Potential articles were retrieved using five electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang). The search period was from inception to January 27, 2021. Two researchers independently completed record retrieval and selection, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of MFR on pain intensity, back disability, lumbar range of motion, and quality of life in LBP patients were included. Pooled effect sizes were calculated using random effects models and 95 % confidence interval (95 % CI). Data from eight RCTs (386 patients with back pain) meeting the inclusion criteria were extracted for meta-analysis with methodological quality assessment scores ranging from 6 to 10. Compared to the control intervention, MFR induced significant decrease in back disability (SMD = −0.35, 95 % confidence interval [CI] = −0.68, –0.02, P = 0.04, I² = 46 %, n = 284). MFR induced non-significant decrease in the pain intensity (SMD = −0.12, 95 % confidence interval[CI] = −0.35, 0.11, P = 0.32, I² = 0%, n = 294), non-significant improvement in quality of life (SMD = −0.09, 95 % confidence interval [CI] = −0.46, 0.28, P = 0.62, I² = 0%, n = 114), and non-significant improvement in lumbar range of motion (Flexion SMD = 0.57,95 % confidence interval [CI] = −0.09, 1.24, P = 0.09, I² = 54 %, n = 80) (Extension SMD = 0.68, 95 % confidence interval[CI] = −0.72, 2.08, P = 0.34, I² = 89 %, n = 80) (Right flexion SMD = 0.05, 95 % confidence interval[CI] = −0.90, 0.99, P = 0.92, I² = 78 %, n = 80) (Left flexion SMD = 0.14, 95 % confidence interval[CI] = −0.59, 0.88, P = 0.70, I² = 64 %, n = 80). The findings suggest that MFR can improve the effect of physical therapy alone and exercise therapy alone, and that MFR can be an effective adjuvant therapy. Meta-analysis showed that MFR has a significant effect on reducing back disability in patients with low back pain, but no significant effect on reducing pain intensity, improving quality of life, and improving lumbar range of motion.

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Ziyan Chen; Jinlong Wu; Xiaodong Wang; Jieqing Wu; Zhanbing Ren. The effects of myofascial release technique for patients with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2021, 59, 102737 .

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Ziyan Chen, Jinlong Wu, Xiaodong Wang, Jieqing Wu, Zhanbing Ren. The effects of myofascial release technique for patients with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2021; 59 ():102737.

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Ziyan Chen; Jinlong Wu; Xiaodong Wang; Jieqing Wu; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "The effects of myofascial release technique for patients with low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 59, no. : 102737.

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Published: 11 January 2021 in Globalization and Health
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Background During isolation, sharing physical activity experiences on social network sites (SNS) can enhance individual social connectedness. The objective of the present study was to examine the associations between sharing physical activity experiences on SNS, positive self-presentation, positive feedback, and social connectedness during isolation. Methods Based on the Physical Activity Experience Sharing Scale, Social Connectedness Scale, Positive Self-Presentation Scale, and Online Positive Feedback Scale, we collected 460 questionnaires online from across 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China. We used multiple linear regression models to investigate the relationship between variables, and used bootstrapping to test for mediation.. Results During isolation, sharing physical activity experiences was positively associated with social connectedness (b = 0.308, p < 0.001), as well as with positive self-presentation(b = 0.956, p < 0.001)and positive feedback(b = 0.421, p < 0.001). In addition,we found that positive self-presentation showed a significant positive impact on positive feedback (b = 0.563, p < 0.001), and that positive self-presentation(b = 0.331, p < 0.001) and positive feedback(b = 0.311, p < 0.001) were positively associated with social connectedness. Finally, we found an effect on sharing physical activity experiences indirectly through positive self-presentation (b = 0.316, 95% CI: [0.180, 0.463]),and positive feedback (b = 0.131, 95% CI: [0.063, 0.207]) and that the mediation chain between the two also had a significant impact on social connectedness (b = 0.167, 95% CI: [0.088, 0.251]). Conclusions During the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing physical activity experiences on SNS can create a positive, healthy, and energetic personal image, gain recognition from others, and establish new interpersonal relationships.

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Yifan Zuo; Yudan Ma; Mu Zhang; Xiaoyuan Wu; Zhanbing Ren. The impact of sharing physical activity experience on social network sites on residents’ social connectedness:a cross-sectional survey during COVID-19 social quarantine. Globalization and Health 2021, 17, 1 -12.

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Yifan Zuo, Yudan Ma, Mu Zhang, Xiaoyuan Wu, Zhanbing Ren. The impact of sharing physical activity experience on social network sites on residents’ social connectedness:a cross-sectional survey during COVID-19 social quarantine. Globalization and Health. 2021; 17 (1):1-12.

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Yifan Zuo; Yudan Ma; Mu Zhang; Xiaoyuan Wu; Zhanbing Ren. 2021. "The impact of sharing physical activity experience on social network sites on residents’ social connectedness:a cross-sectional survey during COVID-19 social quarantine." Globalization and Health 17, no. 1: 1-12.

Original article
Published: 07 November 2020 in Brain Structure and Function
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Although endurance running (ER) seems to be a simple repetitive exercise, good ER performance also requires and relies on multiple cognitive and motor control processes. Most of previous neuroimaging studies on ER were conducted using a single MRI modality, yet no multimodal study to our knowledge has been performed in this regard. In this study, we used multimodal MRI data to investigate the brain structural and functional differences between endurance runners (n = 22; age = 26.27 ± 6.07 years; endurance training = 6.23 ± 2.41 years) and healthy controls (HCs; n = 20; age = 24.60 ± 4.14 years). Compared with the HCs, the endurance runners showed greater gray matter volume (GMV) and cortical surface area in the left precentral gyrus, which at the same time had higher functional connectivity (FC) with the right postcentral and precentral gyrus. Subcortically, the endurance runners showed greater GMV in the left hippocampus and regional inflation in the right hippocampus. Using the bilateral hippocampi as seeds, further seed-based FC analyses showed higher hippocampal FC with the supplementary motor area, middle cingulate cortex, and left posterior lobe of the cerebellum. Moreover, compared with the HCs, the endurance runners also showed higher fractional anisotropy in several white matter regions, involving the corpus callosum, left internal capsule, left corona radiata, left external capsule, left posterior lobe of cerebellum and bilateral precuneus. Taken together, our findings provide several lines of evidence for the brain structural and functional differences between endurance runners and HCs. The current data suggest that these brain characteristics may have arisen as a result of regular ER training; however, whether they represent the neural correlates underlying the good ER performances of the endurance runners requires further investigations.

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Long Cao; Yuanchao Zhang; Ruiwang Huang; Lunxiong Li; Fengguang Xia; Liye Zou; Qian Yu; Jingyuan Lin; Fabian Herold; Stephane Perrey; Patrick Mueller; Milos Dordevic; Paul D. Loprinzi; Yue Wang; Yudan Ma; Hongfa Zeng; Sicen Qu; Jinlong Wu; Zhanbing Ren. Structural and functional brain signatures of endurance runners. Brain Structure and Function 2020, 1 -11.

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Long Cao, Yuanchao Zhang, Ruiwang Huang, Lunxiong Li, Fengguang Xia, Liye Zou, Qian Yu, Jingyuan Lin, Fabian Herold, Stephane Perrey, Patrick Mueller, Milos Dordevic, Paul D. Loprinzi, Yue Wang, Yudan Ma, Hongfa Zeng, Sicen Qu, Jinlong Wu, Zhanbing Ren. Structural and functional brain signatures of endurance runners. Brain Structure and Function. 2020; ():1-11.

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Long Cao; Yuanchao Zhang; Ruiwang Huang; Lunxiong Li; Fengguang Xia; Liye Zou; Qian Yu; Jingyuan Lin; Fabian Herold; Stephane Perrey; Patrick Mueller; Milos Dordevic; Paul D. Loprinzi; Yue Wang; Yudan Ma; Hongfa Zeng; Sicen Qu; Jinlong Wu; Zhanbing Ren. 2020. "Structural and functional brain signatures of endurance runners." Brain Structure and Function , no. : 1-11.

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Published: 26 March 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of natural environmental factors on the spatial distribution of marathon events in China, and to identify the suitable natural environmental factors for the marathon events. Methods: Geographic information system (GIS) spatial analysis tools were used to perform coupling analysis, e.g. overlap, neighborhood, intersection and buffer for terrain, climate, air quality, mountains and water resources with 342 marathon events held in China in 2018. Results: The results indicate that the spatial distribution of marathon events in China is negatively correlated with the elevation of the terrain (plain > hill > plateau > mountain > basin); climate (subtropical monsoon climate > temperate monsoon climate > temperate continental climate > tropical monsoon climate > plateau alpine climate), air quality (level 3 > level 2 > level 4 > level 1). Results indicate that buffer zones can protect water resources: there are 24 items in the buffer zone of river 0.5 km and lake 1 km, 131 items in the buffer zone of river 3 km and lake 5 km, 191 items in the buffer zone of river 5 km and lake 10 km, 298 items in the buffer zone of river 10 km and lake 20 km. Results indicate for mountain range buffer: 13 items in the 20 km buffer and 39 items in the 50 km buffer. Conclusions: Marathon events are more likely to be held on the third rung of China’s topography where a city has a typical landform (plains, basins, hills, or mountain) with good climate and air quality. Meanwhile a city with water and mountain resources for recreational events such as cross-country or obstacle course are essential. The contribution of this study is to systematically and intuitively reflect the influence of natural environment factors on the distribution of marathon events in China, and to provide evidence for the medium and long-term planning of marathon events in China, the selection of venues for different types of marathon events and how to attract participants.

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Zhanbing Ren; Yifan Zuo; Yudan Ma; Mu Zhang; Lee Smith; Lin Yang; Paul D. Loprinzi; Qian Yu; Liye Zou. The Natural Environmental Factors Influencing the Spatial Distribution of Marathon Event: A Case Study from China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2238 .

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Zhanbing Ren, Yifan Zuo, Yudan Ma, Mu Zhang, Lee Smith, Lin Yang, Paul D. Loprinzi, Qian Yu, Liye Zou. The Natural Environmental Factors Influencing the Spatial Distribution of Marathon Event: A Case Study from China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (7):2238.

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Zhanbing Ren; Yifan Zuo; Yudan Ma; Mu Zhang; Lee Smith; Lin Yang; Paul D. Loprinzi; Qian Yu; Liye Zou. 2020. "The Natural Environmental Factors Influencing the Spatial Distribution of Marathon Event: A Case Study from China." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 7: 2238.

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Published: 20 March 2020 in Children
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The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of social support and self-efficacy with physical Activity (PA) and the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between social support and PA in Chinese adolescents. Participants included a total of 2341 Chinese adolescents (aged 12.75 ± 1.46 years). Self-reported instruments, including the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents, the social support revalued scale and the exercise self-efficacy scale, were used to measure physical activity, social support and exercise self-efficacy. Results showed that social support (r = 0.29, p < 0.05) and exercise self-efficacy (r = 0.43, p < 0.05) were significant and positive predictors of PA among Chinese adolescents, and exercise self-efficacy was a significant mediator in the relationship between social support and PA (standardized effect size = 0.15, p < 0.001). Such findings were evident with similar patterns in both male and female adolescents. The findings of this study have indicated the importance of social support and exercise self-efficacy on PA promotion in adolescents, which will aid the development of effective interventions in this population.

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Zhanbing Ren; Linlin Hu; Jane Yu; Qian Yu; Sitong Chen; Yudan Ma; Jingyuan Lin; Lin Yang; Xiaoyun Li; Liye Zou. The Influence of Social Support on Physical Activity in Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy. Children 2020, 7, 23 .

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Zhanbing Ren, Linlin Hu, Jane Yu, Qian Yu, Sitong Chen, Yudan Ma, Jingyuan Lin, Lin Yang, Xiaoyun Li, Liye Zou. The Influence of Social Support on Physical Activity in Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy. Children. 2020; 7 (3):23.

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Zhanbing Ren; Linlin Hu; Jane Yu; Qian Yu; Sitong Chen; Yudan Ma; Jingyuan Lin; Lin Yang; Xiaoyun Li; Liye Zou. 2020. "The Influence of Social Support on Physical Activity in Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy." Children 7, no. 3: 23.

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Published: 19 March 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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This study was to study the impact of aerobic exercises on the chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) in mice, and to discuss the possible mechanism from the skeletal muscle AMPK/PGC-1α energy metabolism signaling pathway. The healthy male mice were randomly divided into Control Group (CG), Model Group (MG), and Model Exercise Group (ME).Twelve stress methods were adopted for four weeks (28 days) to establish the depression model. ME was subject to aerobic training plan after the model was established. The weight of the mice was recorded weekly. After the experimental intervention, the three groups of mice were subjected to behavioral assessment tests. Western blotting, RT-PCR, and ELISA were performed to test AMPK, p-AMPK, PGC-1α, and ATP in skeletal muscle. There were no significant difference in body weight between the three groups. CUMS leaded to significant decline in behavioral scores. and the p-AMPK and PGC-1α decreased significantly. But boosted ATP content. Aerobic exercise enhanced the expressions of p-AMPK and PGC-1α, increased the ratio of p-AMPK/AMPK, boosted ATP content. And improved behavioral scores significantly. Chronic stress-induced depression-like behavior was improved significantly by Aerobic exercise. The mechanism of aerobic exercise for improving depressive symptoms in mice with chronic stress depression may be related to influence AMPK/PGC-1α pathway.

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Jia Luo; Changfa Tang; Xiaobin Chen; Zhanbing Ren; Honglin Qu; Rong Chen; Zhen Tong. Impacts of Aerobic Exercise on Depression-Like Behaviors in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Mice and Related Factors in the AMPK/PGC-1α Pathway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2042 .

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Jia Luo, Changfa Tang, Xiaobin Chen, Zhanbing Ren, Honglin Qu, Rong Chen, Zhen Tong. Impacts of Aerobic Exercise on Depression-Like Behaviors in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Mice and Related Factors in the AMPK/PGC-1α Pathway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (6):2042.

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Jia Luo; Changfa Tang; Xiaobin Chen; Zhanbing Ren; Honglin Qu; Rong Chen; Zhen Tong. 2020. "Impacts of Aerobic Exercise on Depression-Like Behaviors in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Mice and Related Factors in the AMPK/PGC-1α Pathway." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 6: 2042.

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Published: 11 December 2019 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The purpose of this study is to explore the spatial distribution pattern and influencing factors of the Chinese marathon. Geographic Information System (GIS) related spatial analysis tools were used to calculate the following—averaged nearest neighbor index, nuclear density analysis and hot spot analysis among others. The spatial distribution evolution characteristics and the influencing factors of eighteen Chinese marathon events in 2010, 129 in 2015 and 342 in 2018 were analyzed. The results show that (a) in 2010 the nearest neighbor ratio was 1.164714, Moran’s I was −0.010165 (type: Random), in 2015 it was 0.502146, Moran’s I was 0.066267 (type: Clustered) and in 2018 it was 0.531149 and Moran’s I was 0.083485 (type: Clustered); (b) in 2010 there was a 333.6 km search radius; the core circle of the Yangtze River Delta was adopted. In 2015 and 2018, a search radius of 556 km was adopted, which was respectively obtained from the core circle of the Yangtze River Delta, the core circle of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and the core circle of East China; (c) according to the Z-value data, East China and North China in 2015 passed 95% confidence in five provinces and municipal hot spots, passed 90% confidence in three hot spots and passed 95% confidence in Chongqing Cold Point. In 2018, East China, North China, Central Region and eight other provinces and cities’ hot spots passed 95% confidence, four hot spots passed 90% confidence, the Tibet Autonomous Region cold spot passed 90% confidence. Conclusion: The overall distribution of marathon events is greater in the eastern region than the western region, greater in the southern region than the northern region and greater in coastal regions than the inland regions; the nuclear density distribution has spread from the Yangtze River Delta mononuclear circle in 2010 to the core circle of the entire East China region. Moreover, it spread to North China, Central China and South China; the distribution of hot spots spread from Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the entire North China and East China regions. During the past thirty-eight years of development of the Chinese marathon, it has been divided into three stages due to different political, economic and social environments.

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Yifan Zuo; Liye Zou; Mu Zhang; Lee Smith; Lin Yang; Paul D. Loprinzi; Zhanbing Ren. The Temporal and Spatial Evolution of Marathons in China from 2010 to 2018. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 5046 .

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Yifan Zuo, Liye Zou, Mu Zhang, Lee Smith, Lin Yang, Paul D. Loprinzi, Zhanbing Ren. The Temporal and Spatial Evolution of Marathons in China from 2010 to 2018. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (24):5046.

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Yifan Zuo; Liye Zou; Mu Zhang; Lee Smith; Lin Yang; Paul D. Loprinzi; Zhanbing Ren. 2019. "The Temporal and Spatial Evolution of Marathons in China from 2010 to 2018." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 24: 5046.

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Published: 28 October 2019 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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This research aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality (VR) games on balance recovery of children with cerebral palsy (CP) by quantitatively synthesizing the existing literature, and to further determine the impact of VR game intervention (the duration of each intervention, intervention frequency, intervention cycle, and total intervention time) on the balance recovery of children with CP. To this end, relevant literature up until 3 August 2019 was retrieved from Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang Data) and the databases in other languages (Web of Science, Pubmed, EBSCOhost, Informit, Scopus, Science Direct, and ProQuest), and bias analysis was conducted with the PEDro scale in this research. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected and underwent meta-analysis, and combined effect size was calculated with a random effects model. The results showed that VR games may improve the balance of children with CP (Hedge’s g = 0.29; 95% CI 0.10–0.48), and no significant influence of the intervention on balance of children with CP was shown in the subgroup analysis. In conclusion, VR games played a positive role in the improvement of balance of children with CP, but these results should be viewed with caution owing to current methodological defects (difference in measurement, heterogeneity of control groups, intervention combined with other treatments, etc.).

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Jinlong Wu; Paul D. Loprinzi; Zhanbing Ren. The Rehabilitative Effects of Virtual Reality Games on Balance Performance among Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 4161 .

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Jinlong Wu, Paul D. Loprinzi, Zhanbing Ren. The Rehabilitative Effects of Virtual Reality Games on Balance Performance among Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (21):4161.

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Jinlong Wu; Paul D. Loprinzi; Zhanbing Ren. 2019. "The Rehabilitative Effects of Virtual Reality Games on Balance Performance among Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 21: 4161.

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Published: 14 October 2019 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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This review aimed to systematically evaluate the rehabilitatitive effect of Virtual Reality Games (VRGs) for gross motor skills of children with cerebral palsy (CP), and to give scientific grounds for the formulation of rehabilitation therapy for these children. To this end, the literature in Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang Data) as well as the databases of other countries (Web of Science, PubMed, EBSCOhost, Informit, Scopus, Science Direct and ProQuest) from the establishment dates of these databases to June 3rd 2019 was retrieved in order to collect randomized controlled trials with regard to the intervention effect of VRGs and traditional therapy on gross motor skills of children with CP, and the literature was screened as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The PEDro scale was then used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included literature, and the software Review Manager 5.3 was employed to analyze the combined effect size. As a result, 7 randomized controlled trials and 234 children with CP were included. Meta-analysis showed that VRGs could improve gross motor skills of children with CP. Combined effect size of gross motor skills SMD = 0.37 [95% CI = (0.06, 0.68), p = 0.02)]. In conclusion, the VRG intervention program can enhance gross motor skills of children with CP to some extent. In view of the limitations regarding methodologies and the quality and quantity of the literature in this research, more quality randomized controlled trials are needed so as to draw convincing conclusions of effect of VRG intervention on gross motor skill development of children with CP in future studies.

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Zhanbing Ren; Jinlong Wu. The Effect of Virtual Reality Games on the Gross Motor Skills of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 3885 .

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Zhanbing Ren, Jinlong Wu. The Effect of Virtual Reality Games on the Gross Motor Skills of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (20):3885.

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Zhanbing Ren; Jinlong Wu. 2019. "The Effect of Virtual Reality Games on the Gross Motor Skills of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 20: 3885.

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Published: 24 August 2018 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Baduanjin exercise is a traditional Chinese health Qigong routine created by an ancient physician for health promotion. Its mild-to-moderate exercise intensity is suitable for individuals with medical conditions. Recently, a large number of trials have been conducted to investigate the effects of Baduanjin exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It remains to be determined whether Baduanjin exercise prescription is beneficial for the management of COPD patients. Thus, we conducted a systematic review to objectively evaluate the existing literature on this topic. We searched six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang) from inception until early May 2018. The adapted Physical Therapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used for study quality assessment of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Based on 95% confidence interval (CI), the pooled effect size (Hedge’s g) of exercise capability (6-Minute Walking Test, 6-MWT), lung function parameters (forced expiratory volume in one second, FEV1; forced volume vital capacity, FVC; FEV1/FVC ratio), and quality of life were calculated based on the random-effects model. Twenty RCTs (n = 1975 COPD patients) were included in this review, with sum scores of the adapted PEDro scale between 5 and 9. Study results of the meta-analysis indicate that Baduanjin is effective in improving exercise capability (Hedge’s g = 0.69, CI 0.44 to 0.94, p < 0.001, I2 = 66%), FEV1 (Hedge’s g = 0.47, CI 0.22 to 0.73, p < 0.001, I2 = 68.01%), FEV1% (Hedge’s g = 0.38, CI 0.21 to 0.56, p < 0.001, I2 = 54.74%), FVC (Hedge’s g = 0.39, CI 0.22 to 0.56, p < 0.001, I2 = 14.57%), FEV1/FVC (Hedge’s g = 0.5, CI 0.33 to 0.68, p < 0.001, I2 = 53.49%), and the quality of life of COPD patients (Hedge’s g = −0.45, CI −0.77 to −0.12, p < 0.05, I2 = 77.02%), as compared to control groups. Baduanjin exercise as an adjunctive treatment may potentially improve exercise capability and pulmonary function of COPD patients as well as quality of life. Baduanjin exercise could be tentatively prescribed for COPD in combination with the conventional rehabilitation program to quicken the process of recovery. To confirm the positive effects of Baduanjin exercise for COPD patients, future researchers need to consider our suggestions mentioned in this article.

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Shijie Liu; Zhanbing Ren; Lin Wang; Gao-Xia Wei; Liye Zou. Mind–Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 1830 .

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Shijie Liu, Zhanbing Ren, Lin Wang, Gao-Xia Wei, Liye Zou. Mind–Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (9):1830.

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Shijie Liu; Zhanbing Ren; Lin Wang; Gao-Xia Wei; Liye Zou. 2018. "Mind–Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 9: 1830.

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Published: 01 August 2018 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Background: Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga are recognized as the most popular complementary approaches for alleviating musculoskeletal pain, improving sleep quality, and reducing blood pressure. The therapeutic effects of these meditative movements for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) is yet to be determined. Therefore, we examined whether meditative movements (Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga) are effective for treating MDD. Seven electronic databases (SPORTDiscus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang) were used to search relevant articles. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) using Tai Chi, Qigong or Yoga as intervention for MDD were considered for the meta-analysis (standardized mean difference: SMD). Results: Meta-analysis on 15 fair-to-high quality RCTs showed a significant benefit in favor of meditative movement on depression severity (SMD = −0.56, 95% CI −0.76 to −0.37, p < 0.001, I2 = 35.76%) and on anxiety severity (SMD = −0.46, 95% CI −0.71 to −0.21, p < 0.001, I2 = 1.17%). Meditative movement interventions showed significantly improved treatment remission rate (OR = 6.7, 95% CI 2.38 to 18.86, p < 0.001) and response rate (OR = 5.2, 95% CI 1.73 to 15.59, p < 0.001) over passive controls. Conclusions: Emphasizing the therapeutic effects of meditative movements for treating MDD is critical because it may provide a useful alternative to existing mainstream treatments (drug therapy and psychotherapy) for MDD. Given the fact that meditative movements are safe and easily accessible, clinicians may consider recommending meditative movements for symptomatic management in this population.

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Liye Zou; Albert Yeung; Chunxiao Li; Gao-Xia Wei; Kevin W. Chen; Patricia Anne Kinser; Jessie S. M. Chan; Zhanbing Ren. Effects of Meditative Movements on Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2018, 7, 195 .

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Liye Zou, Albert Yeung, Chunxiao Li, Gao-Xia Wei, Kevin W. Chen, Patricia Anne Kinser, Jessie S. M. Chan, Zhanbing Ren. Effects of Meditative Movements on Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2018; 7 (8):195.

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Liye Zou; Albert Yeung; Chunxiao Li; Gao-Xia Wei; Kevin W. Chen; Patricia Anne Kinser; Jessie S. M. Chan; Zhanbing Ren. 2018. "Effects of Meditative Movements on Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." Journal of Clinical Medicine 7, no. 8: 195.

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Published: 27 July 2018
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Baduanjin exercise is a traditional Chinese health-Qigong routine, created by an ancient physician for health promotion. Its mild-to-moderate exercise intensity is suitable for individuals with medical conditions. Recently, a large number of trials were conducted to investigate the effects of Baduanjin exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It needs to be determined whether Baduanjin exercise prescription is beneficial for the management of COPD patients. Thus, we conducted a systematic review to objectively evaluate the existing literature on this topic. We searched six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CNKI, and Wanfang) from its inception till early May, 2018. The adapted PEDro scale was used for study quality assessment of all randomized controlled trials (RCT). The pooled effect size (Hedge’s g) of exercise capability (6-Minute Walking Test, 6-MWT), lung function parameters (forced expiratory volume in first second, FEV1; forced volume vital capacity, FVC; FEV1/FVC ratio), and quality of life were calculated based on the random-effects model. Twenty RCTs (n = 1975 COPD patients) were included in this review, with sum scores of the adapted PEDro scale between 5 and 9. Study results of meta-analysis indicate that Baduanjin is effective in improving exercise capability (Hedge’s g = 0.69, CI 0.44 to 0.94, p < 0.001, I2 = 66%), FEV1 (Hedge’s g = 0.47, CI 0.22 to 0.73, p < 0.001, I2 = 68.01%), FEV1% (Hedge’s g = 0.38, CI 0.21 to 0.56, p < 0.001, I2 = 54.74%), FVC (Hedge’s g = 0.39, CI 0.22 to 0.56, p < 0.001, I2 = 14.57%), FEV1/FVC (Hedge’s g = 0.5, CI 0.33 to 0.68, p < 0.001, I2 = 53.49%), and the quality of life of COPD patients (Hedge’ s g = - 0.45, CI -0.77 to - 0.12, p < 0.05, I2 = 77.02%), as compared to control groups. Baduanjin exercise as an adjunctive treatment may potentially improve exercise capability and pulmonary function of COPD patients as well as quality of life. Baduanjin exercise could be tentatively prescribed for COPD in combination with the conventional rehabilitation program to quicken the process of recovery. To confirm the positive effects of Baduanjin exercise for COPD patients, future researchers need to consider our suggestions mentioned in this article.

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Shi-Jie Liu; Lin Wang; Ran Li; Gao-Xia Wei; Zhanbing Ren; Liye Zou. Mind-Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. 2018, 1 .

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Shi-Jie Liu, Lin Wang, Ran Li, Gao-Xia Wei, Zhanbing Ren, Liye Zou. Mind-Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. . 2018; ():1.

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Shi-Jie Liu; Lin Wang; Ran Li; Gao-Xia Wei; Zhanbing Ren; Liye Zou. 2018. "Mind-Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis." , no. : 1.

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Published: 20 June 2018 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Objective: We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression to determine if mind–body movements (MBM) could be effective in rehabilitating balance function among stroke survivors. Methods: A literature search was conducted using major Chinese and English electronic databases from an inception until January 2018. Randomized controlled studies were included in our meta-analysis. Data was independently extracted by two review authors using a pre-developed table and confirmed by a third party to reach a consensus. Pooled effect size (Hedge’s g) was computed while the random-effect model was set. Results: The meta-analytic results showed a significant benefit of the MBM intervention on increased balance function compared to the control groups (Hedge’s g = 1.59, CI 0.98 to 2.19, p < 0.001, I2 = 94.95%). Additionally, the meta-regression indicated that the total number of sessions (β = 0.00142, 95% CI 0.0039 to 0.0244, p = 0.0067) and dose of weekly training (β = 0.00776, 95% CI 0.00579 to 0.00972, p = 0.00) had significantly positive effects on balance function. Conclusions: The study encouraging findings indicate the rehabilitative effect of a MBM intervention for balance function in stroke survivors. However, there were significant limitations in the design among several of the included trials. Additional studies with more robust methodologies are needed to provide a more definitive conclusion.

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Liye Zou; Albert Yeung; Chunxiao Li; Shin-Yi Chiou; Nan Zeng; Huey-Ming Tzeng; Lin Wang; Zhanbing Ren; Taquesha Dean; Garrett Anthony Thomas. Effects of Mind–Body Movements on Balance Function in Stroke Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 1292 .

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Liye Zou, Albert Yeung, Chunxiao Li, Shin-Yi Chiou, Nan Zeng, Huey-Ming Tzeng, Lin Wang, Zhanbing Ren, Taquesha Dean, Garrett Anthony Thomas. Effects of Mind–Body Movements on Balance Function in Stroke Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (6):1292.

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Liye Zou; Albert Yeung; Chunxiao Li; Shin-Yi Chiou; Nan Zeng; Huey-Ming Tzeng; Lin Wang; Zhanbing Ren; Taquesha Dean; Garrett Anthony Thomas. 2018. "Effects of Mind–Body Movements on Balance Function in Stroke Survivors: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 6: 1292.