Beneficial long-term effect on leisure time physical activity level in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

To explore long-term effect of a 3-month exercise programme on leisure time physical activity level in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A secondary analysis was performed on data from 100 individuals with axSpA who were included in a randomized controlled trial. The exercise group (...

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Published in:Journal of rheumatology 2020, Vol.47 (8)
Main Authors: Sveaas, Silje Halvorsen, Dagfinrud, Hanne, Johansen, Melissa Woll, Pedersen, Elisabeth, Wold, Ole Martin, Bilberg, Annelie
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Language:English
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Physiotherapy
Sjukgymnastik
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Summary:To explore long-term effect of a 3-month exercise programme on leisure time physical activity level in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). A secondary analysis was performed on data from 100 individuals with axSpA who were included in a randomized controlled trial. The exercise group (EG) participated in a 3-month exercise programme while the control group (CG) received no intervention. Physical activity during leisure time was measured with a questionnaire (physically active = ≥1 hour/week with moderate/vigorous intensity physical activity). Disease activity was measured with the Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Scale (ASDAS, higher score=worst). Statistical analyses were performed on an intention to treat basis using chi-square tests, logistic regression and mixed models. Clinical Trials.gov (NCT02356874). At 12-month follow-up, significantly more individuals in the EG than in the CG were physically active (29 [67%] vs. 13 [30%], p
ISSN:0315-162X
DOI:10.3899/jrheum.190317