Physical activity and endogenous pain modulation in older people: a scoping review
Verbelen, D.; Korogod, N.; Opsommer, E. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 03 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction Pain is a common issue in older adults and significantly impacts their quality of life. While physical activity (PA) is widely recommended as a non-pharmacological strategy, the mechanisms underlying its analgesic effects remain incompletely understood. One possible mechanism behind positive effects of PA on pain may be its influence on endogenous pain modulation (EPM). This scoping review aimed to provide a systematic overview of the literature on PA and EPM, assessed using conditioned pain modulation (CPM), with a focus on older adults experiencing pain. The review mapped: (i) types of PA used to…