A randomized controlled trial of center-based and home-based exercise programs among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Michael L Tee; Mayla C Wahab; Ana Paula Lim; Evelyn O Salido; Bernadette Heizel M Reyes; Cherica A Tee

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A randomized controlled trial of center-based and home-based exercise programs among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Author: Michael L. Tee ^{1
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2} ; Mayla C. Wahab ³ ; Ana Paula Lim ³ ; Evelyn O. Salido ² ; Bernadette Heizel M. Reyes ² ; Cherica A. Tee ⁴
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1. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
2. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
4. Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Endurance; Function;
MeSH: Therapeutics; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Fatigue; Hand Strength
From: Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development 2021;25(4):5-13
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Background:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients benefit from aerobic and strengthening exercises.
Objective:To compare the effectiveness of a home exercise program against center-based aerobic and strengthening exercises on the grip strength, endurance, function, and fatigue among patients with RA.
Methodology:In this assessor-blind, randomized trial, 50 RA patients were assigned to either center-based physical therapy (CPT) or home exercise program (HEP) that included aerobic and strengthening exercises performed for four weeks. The grip strength, 6-minute walk test (6MWT), health assessment questionnaire disability index (HAQ-DI), and the multidimensional assessment of fatigue (MAF) index were determined at weeks 0 (baseline), 2 and 4 weeks.
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