Physical Activity in Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome-A Systematic Review of Observational and Interventional Studies.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity (PA) is an important aspect of the management of patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). However, the day-to-day implementation of PA programs is particularly challenging in these patients. This systematic review aimed (1) to describe habitual PA and sedentary behavior and (2) to assess the effects of PA interventions and to describe their implementation process, in children and adults with PWS. A systematic search of controlled trials, single-group interventions, observational, and qualitative studies published up to December 2020 was performed. Twenty-five studies were included. Habitual PA was found to be lower in patients with PWS compared to controls without obesity or with non-syndromic obesity. Habitual PA was positively associated with lean body mass and bone p

SUBMITTER: Bellicha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8201387 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature