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Effects of Hydrotherapy on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Gleb Verit1, Danish Anwar, Matthew Greenberg
1Department of Physical Therapy, Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York (Drs Verit, Anwar, Greenberg, Cisek, Hinrichs, Mensah, and Kirker).
Purpose:
To evaluate the effectiveness of hydrotherapy (HT) on pain and function in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
Methods:
Eligible studies were randomized clinical trials published in English, which recruited children with JIA and had 2 groups with 1 receiving HT alone and the other receiving a comparison/control intervention. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2. Overall quality of evidence was assessed with the Grading of Recommendations Assessments, Development, and Evaluation. Meta-analyses were performed for outcomes when possible.
Results:
Meta-analyses comparing HT to standard care demonstrated statistically significant effects on pain and VO 2 max favoring HT. No significant differences were found for function (CHAQ), peak knee extensor torque, or 6-minute walk test. The overall level of evidence ranged from very low to moderate.
Conclusions:
Hydrotherapy improved VO 2 max and reduced pain in individuals with JIA compared to standard care.
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