Exercise therapy of patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Changli Zhou Enfa Zhao Yuewei Li Yong Jia Feng Li

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2018)

Our findings suggest that exercise is potentially a feasible and effective treatment for IBS patients. However, because of methodologic issues, no firm conclusions could be drawn about the true effects of this intervention. Researchers should design a rigorous study to assess the effects of exercise on IBS.

Keyphrases

irritable bowel syndrome
high intensity
physical activity
end stage renal disease
resistance training
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
mesenchymal stem cells
patient reported outcomes
bone marrow
combination therapy
replacement therapy