Physical Activity Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are often less active physically and experience impaired bone mineral density (BMD) as well as sarcopenia, which are associated with a higher risk of poor disease outcomes. Physical exercise can improve BMD and sarcopenia and may also play a role in controlling inflammation via anti-inflammatory myokines. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of structured physical exercise on the disease activity and quality of life of patients with IBD by conducting a before-and-after analysis.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search on 16 November 2023. Studies with structured exercise interventions in patients with IBD focusing on quality of life, disease activity, body composition, muscle strength, inflammatory markers, aerob

SUBMITTER: Kasznar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861554 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature