An interventional study of Resistence Exercise in Psoriatic Arthritis, sponsored by Federal University of São Paulo. Completed at 1 site in Brazil. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-03-29.
Sponsored by Federal University of São Paulo · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Functional training versus resistance training in improving functional capacity, muscle strength, quality of life and disease activity in patients with PSA.
The Functional Training Group (FT) used elastic bands and the Resistance Exercise Group (RE) used weight training machines. The FT patients performed functional training and RE performed resistance exercises for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was used a machine "leg extension" for the training on the lower limbs. For upper limbs the investigators used a pulley triceps machine and front pull in addition to free weights (dumbbells).
In order to perform the exercise program, the study followed all the recommendations established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (Ratamess et al., 2009). It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM).
The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
The patients were instructed to maintain their daily activities and to avoid any other nonpharmacological treatment.
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FT: Functional training with elastic band Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
Other: Resistence Exercise
Resistance exercise with weight training machines. Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
Other: Resistence Exercise
Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.
Change in the functional capacity
Evaluated by HAQ-S Health Assessment Questionnaire for the Spondyloarthropathies. There are 20 questions where the score ranges from zero to three. The higher the score, the greater the degree of functional impairment of the patient.
Time frame: Baseline, after 45 and 90 days
Change in the quality of life
Evaluated by the SF-36 questionnaire; The SF-36 consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale, where the higher the score the less disability.
Time frame: Baseline, after 45 and 90 days
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