Engaging in specific exercises and physical therapy are two strategies for managing ankylosing spondylitis (AS). In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the differences between the outcomes of these strategies. Data from January 2005 July 2014 was retrieved from the MEDLINE, PubMed, AMED, Embase, and CINAHL databases. Randomized controlled trials were conduc...

Physical exercise is an important stimulus for osteoporosis prevention and treatment. However, it is not clear yet which modality would be better to stimulate bone metabolism and enhance physical function of postmenopausal women. This review paper aims to summarize and update present knowledge on the effects of different kinds of aquatic and ground physical exercises on bone metabolism and phys...

Background. Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common childhood disorders. Different treatment strategies are used to improve quality life. Aim. To systematically review recent articles and investigate effects aquatic therapy on motor functions in children with cerebral palsy. Methods. Studies between 2012–2022 were selected investigating CP children. The databases Google Scholar, PubMed PE...

Introduction: Aquatic exercises may benefit children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Nevertheless, there are few studies about the efficacy safety of those interventions for this population. Therefore, objective study was to perform a systematic review effects aquatic in CP, considering outcomes related body structure, function, activity, participation; based on World Health Organizat...

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems. This disease, in addition to causing pain and disability affects the gait parameters in patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aquatic exercises therapy on the severity of pain, disability and Spatiotemporal parameters and kinetic of gait in women with chronic low back pain. Twenty-four women...