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Efficacy of an exercise program on the functional capacity and disease activity in females with rheumatoid arthritis

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, immune-inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology affecting the synovial membrane of joints and surrounding tissues. Typically RA affects both large and small joints in a bilateral, symmetrical, poly-articular fashion. Degradation of bone, cartilage and muscle eventually lead to a reduction in physical function. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of an endurance exercise program on the fitness parameters (flexibility, strength, and aerobic measurements), quality of life (visual analogue scale and health assessment questionnaire) and disease activity (DAS 28(4) version with CRP) of female RA patients.

Source: Journal of science and medicine in sport

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.589

Authors: C. Janse Van Rensburg, L. Fletcher, M. Viljoen, C. Coertzen, R. Grant, M. Ramagole, R. Collins, J. Ker

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2161366427

FWCI: 0.554

Cites: 23

Cited by: 9

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