Abstracts tagged "exercise"

Abstract Number: 2095 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hand Exercises Significantly Improved Activity Performance, Grip Strength and Pain In Women With Hand Osteoarthritis – Results From a Randomised Controlled Trial
Toril Hennig¹, Liv Haehre¹, Vivian Tryving Hornburg¹, Petter Mowinckel², Ellen Sauar Norli³ and Ingvild Kjeken⁴, ¹Department of Rheumatology, Martina Hansens Hospital, Gjettum, Norway, ²National Resource Center for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway, ³Dept. of Rheumatology, Martina Hansens Hospital, Sandvika, Norway, ⁴Norwegian Resource Center for Rehailitation in Rheumatology, Department of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Background/Purpose: Even if hand exercises is regarded as a core treatment for individuals with hand osteoarthritis (HOA), the evidence for the effect is limited. The…
Abstract Number: 2099 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Global Postural Reeducation To TREAT Chronic LOW Back PAIN: Randomized, Controlled Trial
Priscila Almeida Lawand¹, Imperio Lombardi Jr², Carla Caires Sardim¹, Luiza H. C. Ribeiro³, Anamaria Jones³ and Jamil Natour⁴, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Division of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Santos, Brazil, ³Unifesp-EPM, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ⁴Rheumatology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Low back pain (LBP) is a major cause of physical limitations and absenteeism at work throughout the world. A number of studies have demonstrated…
Abstract Number: 2106 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Aquatic Exercise Training For Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review
Julia Bidonde¹, Angela J. Busch², Sandra Webber³, Candice Schachter², Adrienne Danyliw⁴, Tom Overend⁵, Rachel Richards⁶ and Tamara Rader⁷, ¹Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ²School of Physical Therapy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ³School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, ⁴Health Quality Council, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, ⁵School of Physical Therapy, Western Universtiy, London, ON, Canada, ⁶North Shore Sports Medicine Clinic, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, ⁷University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition leading to reduced physical function. Exercise training is recommended for people with FM. We examined randomized controlled…
Abstract Number: 2054 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Efficacy and Safety Of Low-Intensity Resistance Training Combined With Vascular Occlusion In Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Melina Mattar¹, Luiz A. Perandini¹, Thalita Dassouki², Samuel K. Shinjo¹, Bruno Gualano³, Hamilton Roschel³, Fernanda R. Lima⁴ and Ana Lucia S. Pinto¹, ¹University of Sao Paulo, Rheumatology Division, LACRE, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, ³University of Sao Paulo, School of Physical Education and Sport, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ⁴University of Sao Paulo, Rheumatology Division, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have demonstrated that low-intensity resistance training combined with vascular occlusion (VO) improves muscle strength to the magnitude of traditional high-intensity resistance training…
Abstract Number: 1980 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Validation Of The Fox-Walk Test In People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Birgitta Nordgren¹, Cecilia Fridén², Eva Jansson³, Ted Österlund⁴, Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten², Christina H. Opava¹ and Anette Rickenlund^4,5, ¹Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physical Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden, ²Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Physical Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, SE 14183 Huddinge, Sweden, ³Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden, ⁴Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden, ⁵Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
Background/Purpose: Aerobic capacity tests are important to evaluate exercise programs and to encourage individuals to a physically active lifestyle. Maximum aerobic tests in a laboratory…
Abstract Number: 1816 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Exercise Therapy Reduces Pain Sensitivity In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Marius Henriksen¹, Louise Klokker², Thomas Graven-Nielsen³, Cecilie Bartholdy², Tanja Schjoedt Joergensen⁴, Elisabeth Bandak¹, Bente Danneskiold-Samsøe⁵, Robin Christensen⁶ and Henning Bliddal¹, ¹Department of Rheumatology, The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital at Frederiksberg, Copenhagen F, Denmark, ²The Parker Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark, ³Center for Sensori-Motor Interaction, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark, ⁴The Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen F, Denmark, ⁵Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, The Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Denmark, Frederiksberg, Denmark, ⁶Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, The Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Denmark, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Background/Purpose: Exercise has beneficial effects on pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet the underlying analgesic mechanisms are ambiguous. A deeper understanding of the…
Abstract Number: 1818 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Automated Telephone-Linked Communication: A Novel Approach To Enhance Long-Term Adherence To Resistance Training Exercise Among People With Knee Osteoarthritis
Kristin Baker¹, Aileen Ledingham¹, Michael P. Lavalley², Julie J. Keysor¹ and David T. Felson³, ¹Physical Therapy, Boston University Sargent College, Boston, MA, ²Biostatistics, Boston University, Boston, MA, ³Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Background/Purpose: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic musculoskeletal conditions and is a leading cause of disability. Strengthening exercise is well known…
Abstract Number: 1819 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Effectiveness Of Pilates Method For The Treatment Of Chronic Mechanical Neck PAIN
Luciana A. Cazotti¹, Anamaria Jones¹, Diego Roger Silva², Luiza H. C. Ribeiro¹ and Jamil Natour³, ¹Unifesp-EPM, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ³Rheumatology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: The neck pain comes from multifactorial origin and affects approximately 70% of individuals at some point in their lives being considered a frequent problem…
Abstract Number: 1821 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Benefits Of Progressive Muscle Strengthening Using a Swiss Ball In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Marcelo Souza¹, Fabio Jennings², Hisa Morimoto¹ and Jamil Natour³, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ²Rheumatology Division, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, ³Rheumatology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Background/Purpose: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disease that affects the physical capacity of patients globally. Exercises are recommended to the management of patients…
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…

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