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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Musculoskeletal Pain | Protocol

Effects of aerobic exercise in the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a protocol of a systematic review

Authors: Naiane Teixeira Bastos de Oliveira, Irlei dos Santos, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Cristina Maria Nunes Cabral

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Chronic musculoskeletal pain affects the quality of life of older adults by interfering in their ability to perform activities of daily living. Aerobic exercise programs have been used in the treatment of various health conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is still little evidence on the effects of aerobic exercise for the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Thus, the objective of this study is to assess the effects of aerobic exercise in improving pain and function of older adults with chronic pain as a consequence of different chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods

The databases to be used in the search are PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Randomized controlled trials that used aerobic exercise in the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain will be included. Primary outcomes will be pain and function. We will use the PEDro scale to evaluate the methodological quality and statistical description of each included study, and the strength of the recommendations will be summarized using GRADE.

Discussion

The results of this systematic review will provide a synthesis of the current evidence on the effects of aerobic exercise in the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain. In addition, this information can help health professionals in decision-making about the use of aerobic exercise in the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Ethics and dissemination

This systematic review was recorded prospectively, and the results will be part of a doctoral thesis to be published in a peer-reviewed international journal and possibly presented at international conferences.

Systematic review registration

PROSPERO, CRD42019118903.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of aerobic exercise in the treatment of older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a protocol of a systematic review
Authors
Naiane Teixeira Bastos de Oliveira
Irlei dos Santos
Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto
Cristina Maria Nunes Cabral
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-1165-7

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