A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Liikunta tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien hoidossa ja kuntoutuksessa (2019)
The benefits of exercise in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal diseases

Kujala, U. (2019). Liikunta tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien hoidossa ja kuntoutuksessa. Lääkärilehti, 74(46), 2646-2649. https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/katsausartikkeli/liikunta-tuki-ja-liikuntaelinsairauksien-hoidossa-ja-kuntoutuksessa/

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Kujala, Urho

Journal or series: Lääkärilehti

ISSN: 0039-5560

eISSN: 2489-7434

Publication year: 2019

Volume: 74

Issue number: 46

Pages range: 2646-2649

Publisher: Suomen lääkäriliitto

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: Finnish

Persistent website address: https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/katsausartikkeli/liikunta-tuki-ja-liikuntaelinsairauksien-hoidossa-ja-kuntoutuksessa/

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Delayed open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/67051

Abstract

Musculoskeletal diseases may restrict physical activity and lead to changes in body composition and to metabolic disturbances. Individually tailored exercise therapy improves physical function, prevents disability and reduces pain. Individually tailored exercise therapy may improve quality of life and lead to societal monetary savings. Benefits have been documented in meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials of patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, non-specific chronic low back pain, neck pain and fibromyalgia.

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; physical training; rehabilitation; exercise therapy; analgesia; physical functioning; quality of life

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2019

JUFO rating: 1