What is the relationship between physical activity and chronic pain in older adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain is highly prevalent in older adults and can cause functional limitations, negatively affecting health and quality of life. Physical activity is a non-pharmacological approach used to prevent chronic pain as it promotes the release of endogenous opioids that block pain sensitivity. Therefore, we developed a systematic review protocol to analyse the relationship between physical activity and the occurrence and intensity of chronic pain in older adults.

Methods and analyses

The systematic review will search PubMed, Scopus and Embase databases. The inclusion criteria will be observational studies that had primary chronic pain as an outcome, including persistent and intermittent pain. The population will include older adults from the community, living in

SUBMITTER: Marques RLDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature