Exercises and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal disorders arise from different illnesses such as stroke or cerebral palsy, or from chronic overload, e.g., at the workplace. Malfunction of the musculoskeletal system is a great burden and significantly reduces quality of life—individuals suffer from pain and have difficulties participating in activities in their daily life. Furthermore, musculoskeletal disorders often lead to secondary problems such as anxiety, sleeping problems, and overall fatigue. Great economic costs due to receiving treatment as well as sickness absences and reduced productivity are associated with these disorders.

Besides classical treatments with pharmaceuticals and/or surgeries, physical exercise has proven to have a positive effect. The main advantage of exercise is the lack of adverse effects if applied correctly. Despite the overall positive effects of exercise on musculoskeletal disorders, many details such as the optimal type, intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise are still unclear.   

This Special Issue aims to provide evidence that physical exercise is a strong alternative to classical treatments in order to prevent and/or improve musculoskeletal disorders. We invite researchers to submit their experimental work or reviews on the effects of exercise on neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Prof. Dr. Markus Tilp
Dr. Annika Kruse
Guest Editors

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