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  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a prevalent inherited blood disorder.
  • Pathophysiology involves red blood cell sickling, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
  • Physical activity is often contraindicated due to potential exacerbation of SCD mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of acute and chronic exercise on biological responses in SCD patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of habitual physical activity on clinical outcomes in SCD.
  • To assess the potential benefits of supervised exercise for individuals with SCD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on exercise interventions in SCD.
  • Analysis of research on sickle cell trait carriers and SCD mouse models.
  • Examination of biological markers and clinical outcomes related to physical activity.

Main Results:

  • Regular physical activity may decrease oxidative stress and inflammation in SCD.
  • Exercise can potentially limit blood rheology alterations and enhance nitric oxide metabolism.
  • Evidence suggests supervised habitual exercise may offer benefits for SCD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised habitual physical activity warrants consideration as a therapeutic adjunct for SCD.
  • Further research is needed to establish optimal exercise protocols for SCD management.
  • Exercise may positively modulate key pathophysiological mechanisms in sickle cell disease.