Is adiposity associated with back and lower limb pain? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Back and lower limb pain have a major impact on physical function and quality of life. While obesity is a modifiable risk factor for musculoskeletal pain, the role of adiposity is less clear. This systematic review aimed to examine the relationship between both adiposity and its distribution and back and lower limb pain.

Methods

A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to identify studies that examined the association between anthropometric and/or direct measures of adiposity and site specific musculoskeletal pain. Risk of bias was assessed and a best evidence synthesis was performed.

Results

A total of 56 studies were identified which examined 4 pain regions, including the lower back (36 studies), hip (two studies), knee (13 studies) and f

SUBMITTER: Peiris WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8439494 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature