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Walking improves short-term pain and function in chronic musculoskeletal pain patients
June 2015
Walking improves short-term pain and function in chronic musculoskeletal pain patients
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Walking Exercise for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;96(4):724-734.e3Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
26 randomized controlled trials (2384 patients) were used in this meta-analysis to analyze the effects of walking interventions on pain and self-reported function in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). Results indicated that walking interventions reduce short-term pain and improve long-term self-reported function in CMP patients as compared to non-walking control groups. However, the...
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