Mitropoulos, A., Gumber, A., Crank, H. et al. (2 more authors) (2020) Exploring the feasibility of an exercise programme including aerobic and resistance training in people with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Clinical Rheumatology, 39 (6). pp. 1889-1898. ISSN 0770-3198
Abstract
Objectives
It is suggested that exercise can improve the vascular function and quality of life (QoL) in people with systemic sclerosis (SSc), potentially offering clinical benefits to this population. Yet the feasibility of such an intervention remains untested. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a combined exercise protocol (aerobic and resistance training) in people with limited cutaneous SSc (lcSSc).
Methods
Thirty-two lcSSc patients (66.5 ± 12 years old) were randomly allocated in two groups (exercise and control group). The exercise group underwent a 12-week exercise programme, twice per week. All patients performed the baseline, three- and six-month follow-up measurements where functional ability, body composition and QoL were assessed. Participants’ experiences were explored through interviews.
Results
Compliance was 92.6% with no dropouts. The individuals’ confidence to participate in the study’s exercise protocol for twice per week was 95%. The average value for the physical activity enjoyment scale was 103 ± 10 out of 119 (highest score). The mean values for the intention to engage in exercise twice per week were 6.4 ± 1 (likely) out of 7 (very likely). QoL for the exercise group showed to have a better life satisfaction, less anxiety and Raynaud’s phenomenon-accompanied pain.
Conclusions
Our results suggest that a combined exercise protocol was feasible for people with lcSSc, with no adverse events, resulting in high adherence and low attrition rates, high enjoyment levels and intentions for future engagement to this exercise. Thus, the specific protocol is a safe adjunct therapy for people with lcSSc.
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Keywords: | Digital ischemia; High-intensity interval training; Quality of life; Resistance training |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Sheffield Teaching Hospitals |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 19 Feb 2020 11:25 |
Last Modified: | 22 Oct 2021 13:19 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10067-019-04921-7 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:156021 |
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