Naslov
Can Physical Activity and Exercise Alleviate Chronic Pain in Adults?

Autori
Puljak, Livia ; Arienti, Chiara

Izvornik
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation (0894-9115) 98 (2019), 6; 526-527

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
physical activity ; chronic pain

Sažetak
Chronic pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as pain lasting beyond normal tissue healing time, ie, longer than 12 wks.2 Global burden of chronic pain is tremendous ; 8 of the top 12 disabling noncommunicable diseases worldwide—ie, low back pain, neck pain, migraine, arthritis, other musculoskeletal conditions, depression, anxiety, and drug use disorder—are all either conditions causing chronic pain or psychological disorders that are strongly associated with chronic pain.3 When treating chronic pain, physicians traditionally give preference to pharmacological interventions. However, nonpharmacological interventions, such as physical activity, may be helpful for alleviating chronic pain. The objective of this overview of Cochrane Reviews was to determine whether, in adults with chronic pain, different types of physical activity and exercise interventions may reduce pain severity and have an impact on function, quality of life, and healthcare use. In addition, the authors analyzed whether there was any harm associated with these interventions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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