COVID‑19 and Physical Activity Behaviour in People with Neurological Diseases: A Systematic Review

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting measures like quarantine have drastically changed lifestyles, potentially impacting physical activity levels, especially for individuals with neurological diseases. This systematic review aimed to understand how the pandemic affected physical activity in people with neurological conditions and how this related to their disease symptoms and psychosocial well-being. The review found a significant decrease in physical activity among individuals with neurological diseases during the pandemic, which was associated with worsened disease symptoms and psychosocial factors.

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  Most studies reported a reduction in physical activity levels following the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals with neurological diseases.
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  The reduction in physical activity was associated with worse disease symptoms, depression, perceived health, and mental and physical components of quality of life.
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  Compared to healthy controls, individuals with neurological diseases experienced a greater reduction in physical activity following the COVID-19 pandemic.