Objectives: This study aimed to synthesize the effects of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) corrective exercise continuum interventions on pain intensity in individuals with musculoskeletal pain syndromes (MSPS).
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) framework and was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD420261439458). PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception to June 30, 2026, with Google Scholar used as a supplementary source. Randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies investigating interventions incorporating the NASM corrective exercise continuum in individuals with MSPS were eligible. Standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using a random-effects model.
Results: Twelve studies (n=382) were included in the quantitative synthesis. Overall, interventions incorporating the NASM corrective exercise continuum reduced pain compared with control interventions (SMD=1.057, 95% CI, 0.794%, 1.319%; P<0.001). Considerable heterogeneity was observed (I²=75%). Subgroup analyses demonstrated significant pain reduction for neck pain (SMD=0.904, 95% CI, 0.586%, 1.221%; P<0.001) and shoulder pain (SMD=1.311, 95% CI, 0.689%, 1.933%; P<0.001), whereas no significant effect was identified for back pain (SMD=0.691, 95% CI, −0.621%, 2.003%; P=0.302). The included studies were generally of moderate-to-high methodological quality, and Egger’s regression test indicated no evidence of significant publication bias (P=0.42).
Discussion: Interventions incorporating the NASM corrective exercise continuum appear to be an effective conservative intervention for reducing pain in individuals with MSPS, particularly those with neck and shoulder disorders. Further high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized intervention protocols and longer follow-up periods are warranted to establish long-term effectiveness and identify patient populations most likely to benefit.
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طب ورزشی دریافت: 1405/4/21 | پذیرش: 1405/6/11 | انتشار: 1405/7/4