Systematic review finds muscle weakness affects balance and fall risk in inclusion body myositis, highlighting the need for tailored rehabilitation strategies.
Key Points
This review synthesizes evidence on the effect of muscle weakness on balance and fall risk in inclusion body myositis (IBM), and evaluates rehabilitation strategies.
Conducted systematic search in MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library following PRISMA guidelines.
Screened 1425 articles, selecting 22 studies for analysis.
Assessed quality and bias risk using Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 and ROBINS-I tools.
Quadriceps weakness impairs balance in sit-to-stand and walking activities, increasing fall risk.
Ankle dorsiflexor weakness disrupts force transfer, exacerbating balance issues.
Resistance training and task-specific exercises show moderate effectiveness in improving muscle strength and function.