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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Published in:Arthritis and rheumatism 1985-01, Vol.28 (1), p.32-39
Main Authors: Harkcom, Thomas M., Lampman, Richard M., Banwell, Barbara Figley, Castor, C. William
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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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Summary: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