The Impact of Exercise on Intervertebral Disc Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Claire L Samanna · Eastern Health

Patrick Haworth Owen · Eastern Health

Ulrike H. Mitchell · Brigham Young University

Katja Ehrenbrusthoff · Ruhr University Bochum

Tobias Saueressig

Eva Moreira · Ruhr University Bochum

Nitin K. Arora · German Sport University Cologne

Abstract

The review was prospectively registered with International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) [CRD42022366391]. See Supplement P of the Electronic Supplementary Material for protocol deviations since registration.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Tendon Structure and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Sports Medicine

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-025-02336-w

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