The Influence of Exercise Intensity on Psychosocial Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Psychosocial parameters play an important role in the onset and persistence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs). Exercise therapy is a valuable therapeutic modality as part of CMSD rehabilitation. Hereby, exercise intensity is an important factor regarding changes in pain and disability in multiple CMSDs. However, the impact of exercise intensity on psychosocial outcomes remains poorly explored.

Objective

To identify the effects of different modes of exercise intensity on psychosocial outcomes in persons with CMSDs.

Data sources

A systematic search was conducted up to November 2020 using the following databases: PubMed/MEDline, PEDro, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science.

Study selection

Studies reporting exercise therapy in CMSDs with a predef

SUBMITTER: Klaps S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9631039 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature