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Research: LUNDRGREN and STENSTRO
Listed in Issue 42
Abstract
LUNDRGREN and STENSTROM, Department of Physiotherapy, Rosenhall, Uddevalla Sweden studied the effects of supervised muscle relaxation training in sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) .
Background
Methodology
68 participants were randomly assigned either to a muscle relaxation training or a control group. Each participant was evaluated for health-related quality of life, muscle function, pain and disease activity. The training group exercised 30 minutes twice per week for 10 weeks. There was no intervention in the control group.
Results
Directly following the intervention, the training groups improved regarding self-care, according the Arthritis Impact Measurement Sales 2, and in recreation and pastimes according to the sickness Impact Profile-RA. According to the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2, mobility and arm function and muscle function of the lower limbs were improved following 6 months. No improvements remained after 12 months.
Conclusion
These data indicate that a 10-week relaxation training intervention may have short-term influence in RA sufferers.
References
Lundgren S and Stenstrom CH. Muscle relaxation training and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized controlled clinical trial. Scan J Rheumatol 28(1): 47-53. 1999.
