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Therapeutic value of graded aerobic exercise training in rheumatoid arthritis

Author(s) -

Harkcom Thomas M.,

Lampman Richard M.,

Banwell Barbara Figley,

Castor C. William

Publication year - 1985

Publication title -

arthritis & rheumatism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1529-0131

pISSN - 0004-3591

DOI - 10.1002/art.1780280106

Subject(s) - rheumatoid arthritis , medicine , aerobic exercise , aerobic capacity , physical therapy , 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 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.

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