Eccentric exercise in adults with cardiorespiratory disease: A systematic review

Abstract

Objective: To determine if eccentric exercise is effective, tolerable and safe for adults with chronic cardiorespiratory disease. Data sources: We searched electronic databases from inception until January 2015 (Medline, CINAHL, Embase, SportDiscus, PEDro, Cochrane Central and AMED) supplemented by citation tracking and reference list scanning. Review methods: Included articles had to report effects of eccentric exercise, alone or as a primary component of intervention, of any intensity and duration, on adults with chronic cardiorespiratory disease. Trials needed to be reported as full text in a peer-reviewed journal and include control data (randomised, quasi-randomised and single group cro..