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Exercise Interventions for Improving Flexibility in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Facultad/Centro
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Medicina
Número de la revista
11
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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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MDPI
Fecha
2019
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[ES] Background and objectives: People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often experience limitations
in joint range of motion, which is linked to spasticity and continued inactivity. Low flexibility
levels 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 identifying
the characteristics and methodological quality of investigations studying the effects of exercise
interventions on the flexibility levels of people with MS. Materials and Methods: Three electronic
databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, SPORTDiscus and Scopus) were systematically searched up to May
2019 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 regarding
the effects of exercise on flexibility, was also conducted. The methodological quality of included
studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and the Quality Assessment Tool
for Before–After Studies, with no control group. The quality of the information reported, regarding
the 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 finally
selected. 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 studies
showed a methodological quality between “fair” and “poor”. Following the CERT scale, four studies
were graded as “high” and three as “low”. Findings from the meta-analysis indicated no significant
effects 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 can
improve their lower limb flexibility following participation in physical exercise programs, but the
meta-analysis did not confirm these findings.
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