Objective: Wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders have symptoms related to the disease and complications to the sedentary lifestyle, such as constipation and lower back pain. Physical training might be beneficial. This systematic review investigates the potential benefits and harms of physical training for wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders.
Methods: We systematically searched PubMed including studies published until July 2024. Inclusion criteria: 1) participants with a neuromuscular disorder, 2) at least 60% of participants in a study were wheelchair users, 3) physical training and its effects were investigated, 4) studies were prospective, and 5) English language was used. Non-peer-reviewed articles were excluded. Search results were screened by title, abstract, and full text. Two independent authors assessed the quality with the Downs and Black Quality Index.
Results: We included 14 studies of 140 patients from 5 types of neuromuscular disorders (Duchenne muscular atrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, limb-girdle muscular atrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The mean quality was low (16/32) due to flaws in study design, selection bias, and power. Even though many were of low quality and lacked descriptions of adverse events, they all showed positive effects. Most studies investigated physical training of mastication or respiration with improvements in both. Other findings were improvements in endurance, extremity strength, and range of motion.
Conclusions: Physical training of wheelchair users with neuromuscular disorders is not well investigated. Physical training seems safe and beneficial, but training of respiratory and masticatory muscles is the only well-documented exercise modality that can be advised in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy/Spinal Muscular Atrophy, respectively. Larger, high-quality trials, including other neuromuscular disorders, are needed to assess the effects and adverse events of physical training.
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