The Role of Exercise in the Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases: A Narrative Review
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Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Rheumatic DiseasesAbstract
The present study aimed to conduct a narrative review of the importance of physical exercise in patients with rheumatic diseases, in general and of each in particular, and consequently the quality of life of these people. We sought to understand which is the most suitable type of exercise for different rheumatic diseases, as such were grouped by different groups. A search was performed in PubMed database to identify relevant articles that addressed this association. We used the following descriptors in the English language: exercise, physical activity, rheumatic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia. The exercise like any other nonpharmacological treatment of rheumatic diseases should be approached in different ways, in an integrated and individualized form for each patient. Strong evidence suggested benefits of exercise: improving aerobic fitness, muscle strength, joint mobility, functional capacity and even the humor, with no joint damage or worsening of the inflammatory process. It was not showed to exist a standard exercise protocol, and consensus regarding the best type, intensity, frequency and duration of exercise in the treatment of rheumatic diseases.
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