Abstracts tagged "exercise"

Abstract Number: 2688 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Health Improvement and Prevention Program in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Demonstrates Improvement in Mental Health and Framingham Risk Score At One Year
Paul R. Fortin¹, Ellie Aghdassi², Anne Cymet³, Stacey Morrison⁴, Willy Wynant⁵, Janet E. Pope⁶, Sara Hewitt⁷, Christian A. Pineau⁸, Carolyn Neville⁹, Paula Harvey¹⁰, Jean-Claude Tardif¹¹, Michal Abrahamowicz¹² and Deborah DaCosta¹³, ¹Medicine, Centre de Recherche du Chu de Québec et Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada, ²University Health Network Research Institute - Western Division, Toronto, ON, Canada, ³Nursing, University Health Network - Western Division, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁴Div Rheumatology Rm MP-10-304, The Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada, ⁵Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University Health Centre and McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, ⁶Medicine/Rheumatology, St. Joseph Health Care London, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, ⁷Rheumatology, St. Joseph's Health Care, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, ⁸Rheumatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada, ⁹Epidemiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada, ¹⁰Cardiology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada, ¹¹Montreal Heart Institute, Universite de Montreal endowed research chair in atherosclerosis, Quebec, QC, Canada, ¹²Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, ¹³Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
Background/Purpose: The Health Improvement and Prevention Program (HIPP) is a behavioral intervention aimed at improving health status and coping of persons with lupus while reducing…
Abstract Number: 2448 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Sustained Improvement Physical Function Following an Integrated Rehabilitation Programme for Chronic Knee Pain
Mike Hurley¹ and Dr Nicola E. Walsh², ¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, ²Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Chronic knee pain causes personal suffering and impairs physical function and quality of life. Usual primary care involves prolonged drug therapy in spite of…
Abstract Number: 2646 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cost-Effectiveness of Tai Chi Mind-Body Exercise for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
John B. Wong¹ and Chenchen Wang², ¹Medicine/Clinical Decision Making, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, ²Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Although fibromyalgia is associated with substantial annual direct medical and indirect productivity costs, the cost-effectiveness of treatments for fibromyalgia remains understudied. A randomized…
Abstract Number: 2434 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Interventions That Aim to Increase Exercise Adherence in People with Arthritis: A Best Evidence Synthesis
Katie, E. MacPherson¹, Allison M. Ezzat², Jenny Leese³ and Linda C. Li⁴, ¹New Westminster, BC, Canada, ²School of Rehabilitation Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ³Arthritis Research Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁴Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose: Exercise is a central component in treatment and rehabilitation for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Current literature supports the use of therapeutic exercise to reduce pain,…
Abstract Number: 2632 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Doing Is Believing: Health Beliefs Before and After an Exercised-Based Rehabilitation Programme for Chronic Knee Pain
Mike Hurley¹ and Dr Nicola E. Walsh², ¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, ²Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: An integrated exercise-based rehabilitation programme, Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritis knee Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-knee pain), improves pain and physical disability of people…
Abstract Number: 2436 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Clinical Effectiveness and Costs of an Integrated Rehabilitation Programme Compared with Outpatient Physiotherapy for Chronic Knee Pain
Mike Hurley¹, Dr Nicola E. Walsh² and Sally Jessep³, ¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, ²Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, ³Physiotherapy Out-Patients Department, Kent, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Chronic knee pain is a major cause of disability. Management guidelines recommend exercise and self-management interventions. We previously described a rehabilitation programme that integrates…
Abstract Number: 2439 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
A Brief Exercise and Self Management Programme Improves Upper Limb Disability in People with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lindsay M. Bearne¹, Victoria L. Manning², David L. Scott³, Ernest Choy⁴ and Michael V. Hurley⁵, ¹Academic Department of Physiotherapy, Health and Social Care Research Division,, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, ²Academic Department of Physiotherapy, Health and Social Care Research Division, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, ³King's College London, Department of Rheumatology, London, United Kingdom, ⁴Section of Rheumatology, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom, ⁵School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London and Kingston University, London, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Upper limb dysfunction occurs early in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and deteriorates as the disease progresses, impacting on independence and work capacity. Exercise is…
Abstract Number: 2408 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effects of Ground and Joint Reaction Force Exercise On Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
George A. Kelley¹, Kristi S. Kelley¹ and Wendy M. Kohrt², ¹Biostatistics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, ²Geriatric Medicine, University of Colorado @ Denver, Aurora, CO
Background/Purpose: Previous randomized controlled trials have led to conflicting findings regarding the effects of ground and/or joint reaction force exercise on femoral neck (FN) and…
Abstract Number: 2400 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hospital for Special Surgery Osteoarthritis Wellness Initiative: the Impact of a Hospital-Based Exercise Program On Osteoarthritis
Sandra Goldsmith¹, Dana Friedman¹, Linda Roberts¹, Dana Sperber¹ and Laura Robbins², ¹Public and Patient Education, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, ²Education & Academic Affairs, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Background/Purpose: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 27 million adults were affected by osteoarthritis (OA) in 2005. OA is characterized…
Abstract Number: 1582 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Long Term Costs and Cost-Effectiveness of an Integrated Rehabilitation Programme for Chronic Knee Pain
Mike Hurley¹ and Dr Nicola E. Walsh², ¹School of Rehabilitation Sciences, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, ²Allied Health Professions, University of the West of England Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Management of chronic knee pain incurs enormous direct and indirect healthcare costs. Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic knee Pain through Exercise (ESCAPE-knee pain)…
Abstract Number: 1583 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Therapist and Patient Perspectives On Exercise Adherence: Are We On the Same Page?
Jill R. Blitz¹, Talitha Cox² and Amber Richards³, ¹Rehab Services, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, ²Rehabilitation Services, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, ³Rehab Services, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles California, Los Angeles, CA
Background/Purpose: Exercise is essential to the health and function of children with chronic diseases. Patient adherence to home exercise programs has long been an obstacle…
Abstract Number: 1586 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Resistance Exercise Training for Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review
Angela J. Busch¹, Sandra Webber², Rachel Richards³, Julia Bidonde⁴, Candice Schachter¹, Laurel Schafer⁵, Adrienne Danyliw⁶, Anuradha Sawant⁷, Vanina Dal Bello Haas⁸ and Tamara Rader⁹, ¹School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ²University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ³North Shore Sports Medicine Clinic, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁴Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ⁵Central Avenue Physiotherapy, Swift Current, SK, Canada, ⁶Health Quality Council, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ⁷Renal/Clinical neurosciences program, London Health Sciences Center, ON, Canada, ⁸School of Physical Therapy, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada, ⁹University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: This systematic review investigated the effects of resistance exercise training on signs and symptoms, and physical fitness in people with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, a condition…
Abstract Number: 1575 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Impact of Targeted Exercise Intervention On Health Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Laura J. Durcan¹, Fiona Wilson², Finbar (Barry) D. O'Shea³ and Gaye Cunnane⁴, ¹Rheumatology, Mater Misercordiae University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland, ²Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, ³Rheumatology Dept, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, ⁴Dept of Rheumatology, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Background/Purpose: Increased morbidity and mortality are recognized consequences of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition to chronic inflammation, reduced physical activity may contribute to adverse outcomes…
Abstract Number: 1244 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Group Cycling in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Positive Effects On Aerobic Capacity and Blood Pressure
Lars Ångström¹, Kristina Hörnberg¹ and Solveig Wållberg Jonsson², ¹Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine/Rheumatology, University of Umeå, Umeå Sweden, Dept of Rheumatology, Umeå, Sweden, ²Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Dept of Rheumatology, Umeå, Sweden
Background/Purpose: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) (1). Strong evidence shows that exercise reduces the CVD risk in the general population (2).…
Abstract Number: 1234 • 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Barriers, Benefits and Preferences for Exercise in RA Patients: A Cross Sectional Study
Yves Henchoz¹, Pascal Zufferey² and Alexander So³, ¹Département de chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada, ²Service of Rheumatology, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland, ³Rheumatology, CHUV, Univ of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
Background/Purpose: Physical exercise is safe and effective as an adjunctive nonpharmacological treatment modality in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is well established that…

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