Effectiveness of multimodal circuit exercises for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older adults: A randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract

Chronic musculoskeletal pain can be defined as persistent or recurrent pain resulting from multiple physical, mental, social and age-related factors that directly affect bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues 1 . It is one of the main causes of disabling in the elderly, leading to relevant impacts on the level of physical activity, functional mobility, mood, risk of falls and sleep quality 2,3 . Much has been discussed about the importance of promoting an approach in pain management with its patients. Pain neuroscience education contributes to greater understanding, facilitating the process in which the patient deals with his/her pain, since each person has an individual experience about pain 4,5 .Recently, multimodal circuit exercises have been recommended for older adults to increase physical-function and to prevent the risk of falls 6 . Multimodal exercises combine neuromotor skills and physical skills in the same physical training 7-11 .