This study will evaluate the effect of exercise on the number of swollen and tender joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis after a 12 week exercise program of treadmill walking and weightlifting.
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of exercise on the number of swollen and tender joints associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It was hypothesized that persons would have less inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis after a 12 week exercise program of treadmill walking and weighlifting. Immune parameters were measured to determine potential mechanisms responsible for changes in inflammation with exercise.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
55
Exercise was performed 3 times per week. It consisted of 30 minutes of treadmill exercise at approximately 85% of heartrate max and 2 sets of 6 resistance weight lifting exercises resulting in volitional fatigue at 12 to 15 repetitions.
Physical Activity Lab, University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Swollen Joint Count
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Tender Joint Count
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Pain (visual Analog Scale)
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Modified-Health Assessment Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Estimated Aerobic Capacity (VO2max)
Time frame: 12 weeks
SF-36
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Patient Global Assessment
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Practitioner Global Assessment
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Timed-Stands Test
Time frame: 12 Weeks
50 Foot Walk Test
Time frame: 12 Weeks
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