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Safe and effective isokinetic knee extension training in rheumatoid arthritis
Ist Teil von
Arthritis and rheumatism, 1994-05, Vol.37 (5), p.623-628
Ort / Verlag
New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Erscheinungsjahr
1994
Link zum Volltext
Quelle
Wiley Online Library - AutoHoldings Journals
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Objective. To evaluate the safety of isokinetic knee extensor strength training, and its effectiveness with regard to knee extension, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods. Nine women with RA, all in functional stage II or III, underwent a low‐intensity strengthening protocol with 48 repetitions at 50% of maximal voluntary contraction, 3 times per week for 3 weeks, using an isokinetic dynamometer.
Results. Five patients had knee synovitis at entry; but neither synovitis nor joint pain increased. The mean gain in strength was 21%.
Conclusion. This training method was effective and safe in patients with RA.