Qigong and accidental falls: research overview

Not medical advice. This page lists research about qigong and accidental falls. It does not say whether qigong works for any person or condition. Talk to a qualified health professional before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition.

Studies in PubMed

11 (tagged with “Accidental Falls” as a major topic)

Years

2014–2026

Registered trials

0 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Types of studies

Each study is counted once, under its strongest type in this order: meta-analysis, systematic review, randomized controlled trial, clinical trial, review, observational study.

Studies, newest first

1. Effectiveness of traditional mind-body exercises on fall risk test scores and balance in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. — Medicine, 2026 · DOISystematic ReviewMeta-Analysis
2. Exploring the mechanism of reducing the risk of falls in knee osteoarthritis patients by using Baduanjin based on the functional connection of vestibular network: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. — BMJ open, 2026 · DOI
3. Effects of the Chinese traditional fitness practice Wuqinxi on balance improvement in older women with a history of falls: a randomized controlled trial. — Frontiers in public health, 2025 · DOIRandomized Controlled Trial
4. The effect of Baduanjin exercise training on balance and fall risk in elderly individuals: A randomized controlled trial. — Medicine, 2025 · DOIRandomized Controlled Trial
5. Network meta-analysis of the efficacy of four traditional Chinese physical exercise therapies on the prevention of falls in the elderly. — Frontiers in public health, 2022 · DOISystematic Review
6. Effect of baduanjin on the fall and balance function in middle-aged and elderly people: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. — Medicine, 2021 · DOI
7. Effects of Mind-Body Interventions Involving Meditative Movements on Quality of Life, Depressive Symptoms, Fear of Falling and Sleep Quality in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. — International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020 · DOIMeta-AnalysisSystematic Review
8. Bone Mineral Density, Balance Performance, Balance Self-Efficacy, and Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors With and Without Qigong Training: An Observational Study. — Integrative cancer therapies, 2018 · DOI
9. Effect of Health Qigong Baduanjin on Fall Prevention in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease. — Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2016 · DOI
10. [Prevention of accidental falls with Qigong. Persistent practice of vitality]. — Krankenpflege = Soins infirmiers, 2014
11. [Qigong in the Hofmatt in Münchenstein/BL home for the aged and nursing home. Strong as a bear]. — Krankenpflege = Soins infirmiers, 2014

Government health information

The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health summarizes the evidence on qigong.

Study list: PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine), citation data only. Trials: ClinicalTrials.gov. Retrieved 2026-10-22.

Data: PubMed (NLM citation data, free to use (abstracts not reproduced)); ClinicalTrials.gov (Public domain (U.S. Government work)); NCCIH (Public domain (U.S. Government work)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.