Association between physical activity and body posture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the possible associations between posture and physical activity (PA).

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

The search was conducted in seven databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL) for studies published from inception to January 2023.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Studies were required to meet following criteria: (1) study design: cross-sectional, case control and cohort studies. (2) Participants: people of all ages without any diagnosed diseases. (3) Exposure and outcome: studies that examined the possible effect or correlations between PA, physical inactivity, physical exertion and human body posture.

Results

Sixteen cross-sectional studies, t

SUBMITTER: Salsali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10470156 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature