The Influence of Muscle Flexibility Training on Chronic Pain in Older Adults: An Exploratory Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This exploratory systematic review aims to analyze the influence of isolated muscle flexibility training on the reduction of chronic pain symptoms in older adults aged 65 years or more. Articles were selected from the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, using the EndNote software for reference management. The selection process followed the PICOS framework and the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, and the review protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database. Methods: The inclusion criteria comprised randomized controlled trials with participants aged 65 or older, evaluating the effect of flexibility training as a standalone intervention on chronic pain, and published in English or Portuguese. Studies were excluded if they involved multimodal training,

SUBMITTER: Melenas R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12656308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature