Evelien Van Offenwert1, Bart Vrijsen2, Catharina Belge2, Thierry Troosters3, Bertien Buyse2, Dries Testelmans2. 1. a Department of Medicine , University of Leuven , Leuven , Belgium. 2. b Department of Pulmonology , University Hospitals Leuven , Leuven , Belgium. 3. c Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory Division , University Hospitals Leuven , Leuven , Belgium.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: In the last decade significant research has focused on the relationship between physical activity (PA), exercise and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and interpretation of different studies regarding this subject. METHODS: PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were searched for English articles published before August 21, 2017. Search terms were 'Sleep Apnea, Obstructive' and 'Exercise'. RESULTS: Low levels of PA are associated with higher odds of OSA. A negative correlation between PA level and OSA severity is shown, even after adjusting for baseline differences. OSA also impairs the aerobic exercise capacity significantly. OSA patients have a poor hemodynamic response to exercise, which is related to OSA severity. Findings on the influence of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on PA in OSA are inconsistent in terms of statistical significance. A regular and predominantly aerobic exercise training significantly reduces OSA severity, even without a significant decrease in body weight. CONCLUSION: The available evidence suggests that further research is necessary to explore the relationships between PA, exercise and OSA and to examine the efficacy of exercise as alternative or additional treatment for OSA.
OBJECTIVES: In the last decade significant research has focused on the relationship between physical activity (PA), exercise and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and interpretation of different studies regarding this subject. METHODS: PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were searched for English articles published before August 21, 2017. Search terms were 'Sleep Apnea, Obstructive' and 'Exercise'. RESULTS: Low levels of PA are associated with higher odds of OSA. A negative correlation between PA level and OSA severity is shown, even after adjusting for baseline differences. OSA also impairs the aerobic exercise capacity significantly. OSA patients have a poor hemodynamic response to exercise, which is related to OSA severity. Findings on the influence of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on PA in OSA are inconsistent in terms of statistical significance. A regular and predominantly aerobic exercise training significantly reduces OSA severity, even without a significant decrease in body weight. CONCLUSION: The available evidence suggests that further research is necessary to explore the relationships between PA, exercise and OSA and to examine the efficacy of exercise as alternative or additional treatment for OSA.
Authors: Hannah V Fletcher; Peter S P Cho; Stewart Lee Loong; Luis Estrada-Petrocelli; Amit S Patel; Surinder S Birring; Kai K Lee Journal: J Clin Sleep Med Date: 2020-11-15 Impact factor: 4.062
Authors: Michele Vitacca; Mara Paneroni; Alberto Braghiroli; Bruno Balbi; Maria Aliani; Patrizia Guido; Francesco Fanfulla; Mario Pertosa; Piero Ceriana; Elisabetta Zampogna; Rita Raccanelli; Nicola Sarno; Antonio Spanevello; Mauro Maniscalco; Alberto Malovini; Nicolino Ambrosino Journal: J Clin Sleep Med Date: 2020-04-15 Impact factor: 4.062
Authors: Jamie C Peven; Benjamin L Handen; Charles M Laymon; Victoria Fleming; Brianna Piro-Gambetti; Bradley T Christian; William Klunk; Ann D Cohen; Ozioma Okonkwo; Sigan L Hartley Journal: Front Integr Neurosci Date: 2022-09-13