Leisure-time physical activity and sciatica: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The role of leisure-time physical activity in sciatica is uncertain. This study aimed to assess the association of leisure-time physical activity with lumbar radicular pain and sciatica.

Databases and data treatment

Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar and ResearchGate databases from 1964 through August 2015. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed, and heterogeneity and small-study bias were assessed.

Results

Ten cohort (N = 82,024 participants), four case-control (N = 9350) and four cross-sectional (N = 10,046) studies qualified for meta-analysis. In comparison with no regular physical activity, high level of physical activity (≥4 times/week) was inversely associated with new onset

SUBMITTER: Shiri R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5081102 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature