BASBone and Arthrosurgery Science3083-48562981-8222Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/BAS.v4i4.15276ArticleResearch Progress of Traditional Chinese Exercise Therapy in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitationhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/BAS/4/4/10.26689/BAS.v4i4.15276LiJuyi,HuPengfei,DengXiaofang,MaRuhu,ZhuWenxia,KaLihong2026442026-08-31With the integration of modern medicine and Chinese traditional medicine, traditional Chinese exercise therapies, such as Baduanjin and Tai Chi, are increasingly being considered in the field of rehabilitation medicine. The aim of this paper is to figure out the application and research progress of those traditional exercises in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal system disorders. It gives a short review of the traditional practices, summarizes the effectiveness of the restoration of motor dysfunction and the quality of life, and supplies the references for the clinical rehabilitation treatment. Moreover, it presents evidence for evidence-based medicine, benefiting the patients.Modern medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Rehabilitation therapy, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

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