Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Benefits & risks of physical activity in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a systematic review of the literature
Authors' conclusion
Aerobic and resistance training programs had clear benefits and were well tolerated in SLE patients with stable disease.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE); articles published 1989–202240 articles
- Participants
- 2,291 patients
- Outcome
- Benefits and potential risks of PA in SLE
Methodological detailsMEDLINE (via PubMed) from inception to March 2022, two authors independently assessed studies and extracted data
- MEDLINE (via PubMed) from inception to March 2022
- Two authors independently assessed studies and extracted data
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
SLE patients objectively meeting World Health Organization (WHO) physical activity (PA) recommendations (low vs general population)
11% to 29.8%
Impaired aerobic capacity, VO2max (ml/kg/min)
18.8 to 25.78
Safety
- No severe adverse event reported across included studies
Original publication
Benefits & risks of physical activity in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a systematic review of the literature. Semin Arthritis Rheum. Published 19 November 2022. doi:10.
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