Conclusion Exercises and PA promotion according to public health recommendations  for PA improved cardiovascular fitness , muscle strength and PA behaviour , with moderate effect sizes in people with SpA , RA and HOA/KOA .
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise and physical activity ( PA ) promotion on cardiovascular fitness , muscle strength , flexibility , neuromotor performance ( eg , balance ) and daily PA in people with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ) , spondyloarthritis ( SpA ) and hip/knee osteoarthritis ( HOA/KOA ) .
Effectiveness of Aquatic Exercises in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized, Controlled, 16-Week Intervention—The HydRA Trial
Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of l and -based ( LB ) and water-based ( WB ) aerobic exercises in women with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ) . Design A total of 133 women with RA were included in this r and omized , blinded , prospect i ve , 16-week controlled trial . The subjects were r and omized into 3 groups : WB ( n = 33 ) , LB ( n = 33 ) , and control ( n = 34 ) .  Muscle strength ( MS ) was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer .  Disease activity ( DAS-28 ) and functional ability ( health assessment question naire ) were measured by an expert rheumatologist . Total body densitometry was used to assess body composition . The intervention was performed 3 times per week , and all groups were evaluated at baseline and after 8 and 16 weeks .  Compliance , concomitant medications , and adverse events were recorded . The data were analyzed by intention to treat . P < 0.05 was set as significant . Results Of the 133 patients recruited , 100 were r and omized and 82 completed the study . In the first evaluation , the 3 groups were matched to age , body composition , functional capacity , MS , and concomitant medications . After 16 weeks , there were no significant changes of knee MS neither body composition among the groups . However , there was a significant improvement in disease activity and functional ability in the WB after 8 and 16 weeks . Conclusion Aquatic exercises provided significant improvement in disease activity , pain , and functional capacity
Conclusion Exercises and PA promotion according to public health recommendations  for PA improved cardiovascular fitness , muscle strength and PA behaviour , with moderate effect sizes in people with SpA , RA and HOA/KOA .
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of exercise and physical activity ( PA ) promotion on cardiovascular fitness , muscle strength , flexibility , neuromotor performance ( eg , balance ) and daily PA in people with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ) , spondyloarthritis ( SpA ) and hip/knee osteoarthritis ( HOA/KOA ) .