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T1 Exercise Interventions for Improving Flexibility in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A1 Torres Pareja, Marta
A1 Sánchez Lastra, Miguel A
A1 Iglesias, Laura
A1 Suárez Iglesias, David
A1 Mendoza, Nuria
A1 Ayán, Carlos
A2 Educacion Fisica y Deportiva
K1 Educación Física
K1 Flexibility
K1 Multiple Sclerosis
K1 Range Of Motion
K1 Stretching
AB [ES]  Background and objectives: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience limitationsin joint range of motion, which is linked to spasticity and continued inactivity. Low flexibilitylevels in this population have been linked to postural problems and muscular pain. Therefore,the purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and a meta-analysis aimed at identifyingthe characteristics and methodological quality of investigations studying the effects of exerciseinterventions on the flexibility levels of people with MS. Materials and Methods: Three electronicdatabases (MEDLINE/PubMed, SPORTDiscus and Scopus) were systematically searched up to May2019 for intervention studies focused on the effects of exercise on the flexibility levels of people with MS.A meta-analysis, including randomized controlled trials (RCT), which reported information regardingthe effects of exercise on flexibility, was also conducted. The methodological quality of includedstudies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and the Quality Assessment Toolfor Before–After Studies, with no control group. The quality of the information reported, regardingthe programs conducted, was assessed by means of the Consensus on Exercise Reporting Template(CERT) scale. Results: Seven studies, four RCTs and three uncontrolled investigations were finallyselected. The methodological quality of the RCTs was considered “poor” in one study, and “good”and “excellent” in two studies and one investigation, respectively. The three uncontrolled studiesshowed a methodological quality between “fair” and “poor”. Following the CERT scale, four studieswere graded as “high” and three as “low”. Findings from the meta-analysis indicated no significanteffects on hamstring flexibility, or the range of motion in the hips, knees or ankles. Conclusions:There is preliminary evidence from individual studies which indicates that people with MS canimprove their lower limb flexibility following participation in physical exercise programs, but themeta-analysis did not confirm these findings.
PB MDPI
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10612/18846
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10612/18846
NO Torres Pareja, M.; Sánchez Lastra, M. A.; Iglesias, L.; Suárez Iglesias, D.; Mendoza, N.; Ayán, C. (2019). Exercise Interventions for Improving Flexibility in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina, 55
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RD 23-may-2024