Therapeutic value of graded aerobic exercise training in rheumatoid arthritis

Women with rheumatoid arthritis performed 1 of 3 low intensity aerobic exercise protocols (15, 25, and 35 minutes) 3 times per week for 12 weeks. A nontraining group served as controls. All exercise groups improved their aerobic capacity, exercise time, and joint counts. Subjects described improveme...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Arthritis and rheumatism 1985-01, Vol.28 (1), p.32-39
Hauptverfasser:	Harkcom, Thomas M., Lampman, Richard M., Banwell, Barbara Figley, Castor, C. William
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aerobiosis Aged Arthritis, Rheumatoid - physiopathology Arthritis, Rheumatoid - psychology Arthritis, Rheumatoid - therapy Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the osteoarticular system Exercise Test Exercise Therapy - methods Fatigue - physiopathology Female Humans Inflammatory joint diseases Maximal Voluntary Ventilation Medical sciences Middle Aged Physical Endurance Self-Assessment
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Zusammenfassung:	Women with rheumatoid arthritis performed 1 of 3 low intensity aerobic exercise protocols (15, 25, and 35 minutes) 3 times per week for 12 weeks. A nontraining group served as controls. All exercise groups improved their aerobic capacity, exercise time, and joint counts. Subjects described improvement in activities of daily living and reduced joint pain and fatigue. Exercise duration up to 35 minutes can be therapeutic, and as little as 15 minutes of exercise 3 times/week is sufficient to improve aerobic capacity in rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe limitations.
ISSN:	0004-3591 1529-0131
DOI:	10.1002/art.1780280106