The association between body fat and musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and musculoskeletal pain are strongly related, but there is emerging evidence that body fat, not body weight, may be a better indicator of risk. There is, therefore, a need to determine if body fat is associated with musculoskeletal pain as it may improve management strategies. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the association between body fat and musculoskeletal pain.

Methods

Seven electronic databases were searched from inception to 8th January 2018. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies investigating the association between measures of body fat and musculoskeletal pain were included. All included articles were assessed for methodological rigour using the Epidemiology Appraisal Instrument. Standardised mean differences (SMDs) and ef

SUBMITTER: Walsh TP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6052598 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature