Differences in Peak Oxygen Uptake in Bicycle Exercise Test Caused by Body Positions: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: As demand for cardiopulmonary exercise test using a supine position has increased, so have the testing options. However, it remains uncertain whether the existing evaluation criteria for the upright position are suitable for the supine position. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the differences in peak oxygen uptake (VO_2peak) between upright and supine lower extremity bicycle exercise. Methods: We searched PubMed, Web Of Science and Embase from inception to March 27, 2021. Self-control studies comparing VO_2peak between upright and supine were included. The quality of the included studies was assessed using a checklist adapted from published papers in this field. The effect of posture on VO_2peak was pooled using random

SUBMITTER: Wan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8542763 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature