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Arthritis and Aerobic Exercise: A Review
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 26, 2016
Summary
Regular aerobic exercise significantly improves physical function, pain, and mood in arthritis patients. This exercise approach enhances quality of life despite common recommendations against physical activity for arthritis.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Patients with arthritis are frequently advised to limit physical activity, potentially overlooking exercise benefits.
- Growing evidence suggests aerobic exercise offers advantages for individuals with inflammatory and degenerative joint conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of aerobic exercise programs on patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- To assess improvements in both objective performance measures and subjective quality of life indicators.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies involving aerobic exercise interventions for arthritis patients.
- Analysis of outcomes including aerobic capacity, functional status, muscle strength, pain, mood, and social activity.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significant improvements in aerobic capacity, functional status, and muscle strength.
- Subjective measures showed enhancements in pain tolerance, reduced joint pain, improved mood, and increased social activity.
Conclusions:
- Aerobic exercise is beneficial for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, improving physical and psychological well-being.
- Guidelines are proposed for physicians to safely prescribe aerobic exercise for arthritis management.
- Further research is needed to address remaining questions regarding exercise prescription for arthritis.
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