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Evaluation of Changes in Hydration and Body Cell Mass with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis after Exercise Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

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WITHDRAWN: Dynamic exercise therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis.

C H M Van den Ende¹, T P M Vliet Vlieland, M Munneke

¹NIVEL, Netherlands Institute of Primary Health Care, PO Box 1568, Utrecht, Netherlands 3500 BN. ende.els@inter.nl.net

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

|February 7, 2008

Summary

Dynamic exercise therapy significantly improves aerobic capacity and muscle strength in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This RA treatment shows no negative impact on pain or disease activity, but its effects on function and joint damage require further study.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Exercise Physiology
Physical Therapy

Background:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition impacting joints and tendons, causing pain, swelling, and reduced mobility.
Exercise therapy is a crucial component in managing RA across all disease stages.
RA can lead to significant musculoskeletal impairment and deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of dynamic exercise therapy on joint mobility, muscle strength, aerobic fitness, and daily functioning in RA patients.
To investigate potential adverse effects of dynamic exercise, including increased pain, disease activity, or radiological progression.

Main Methods:

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted.
Searches included major databases up to May 1997.
Included trials featured dynamic exercise programs with specific intensity, frequency, and duration criteria.

Main Results:

Six trials met the inclusion criteria; four were of high methodological quality.
Dynamic exercise therapy effectively enhanced aerobic capacity and muscle strength.
No adverse effects on disease activity or pain levels were detected.

Conclusions:

Dynamic exercise therapy positively influences physical capacity in RA patients.
While beneficial for aerobic capacity and strength, its effects on functional ability and radiological progression remain uncertain.
Further research is needed to understand the long-term impact of dynamic exercise on RA progression and function.