A systematic review of physical activity-based interventions to prevent or reduce chronic post-surgical pain

Key Points

• This review aims to assess the effectiveness of physical activity interventions in preventing or reducing chronic post-surgical pain.
• Conducted a systematic review of existing studies on physical activity interventions.
• Evaluated the efficacy of interventions on chronic post-surgical pain outcomes.
• Recommended clearer definitions for intervention parameters and the use of active control groups.
• Incomplete evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of physical activity in managing chronic post-surgical pain.
• Future trials should include comprehensive pain assessments to understand efficacy mechanisms.

Abstract