Abstract Number: 1089 • ACR Convergence 2020
Intermuscular Adipose Tissue in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Background/Purpose: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have reduced physical activity and frequently complain of fatigue. Exercise reduces fatigue in patients with SLE; however, the…Abstract Number: 1093 • ACR Convergence 2020
Impact of Blood Flow Restricted Strength Training on Myogenic Stem Cells and Myofiber Hypertrophy in Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis Patients
Background/Purpose: Sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM) is clinically characterised by marked progressive muscle weakness and impaired physical function. Physical training has become an area of…Abstract Number: 1757 • ACR Convergence 2020
High-Intensity Interval Training Increases Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Association with Improvements in CD4+ T Cell and Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Metabolism
Background/Purpose: Persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have poor cardiorespiratory fitness and are at increased risk for cardiometabolic co-morbidities. Endurance exercise training improves cardiorespiratory fitness in…