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OBJECTIVE: The purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of a progressive muscle strengthening program using a Swiss ball for AS patients. METHODS: Sixty patients with AS were randomized into the intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Eight exercises were performed by the IG patients with free weights on a Swiss ball two times per week for 16 weeks. The evaluations were performed by a blinded evaluator at baseline and after 4, 8, 12 and 16 weeks using the following instruments: the one-repetition maximum test (1 RM), BASMI, BASFI, HAQ-S, SF-36, 6-minute walk test, time up and go test, BASDAI, ASDAS, ESR and CRP dosage and Likert scale. RESULTS: There was a statistical difference between groups for: strength (1 RM capacity) in the following exercises: abdominal, rowing, squat, triceps and reverse fly (p<0.005); 6-minute walk test (p<0.001); timed up and go test (p=0.025) and Likert scale (p<0.001), all of them with better results for the IG. No differences were observed between the groups with respect to the functional capacity evaluation using the BASFI, HAQ-S, BASMI, SF-36, TUG, ASDAS, ESR and CPR dosage. CONCLUSIONS: Progressive muscle strengthening using a Swiss ball is effective for improving muscle strength and walking performance in patients with AS.
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Exercise Therapy/instrumentation , Muscle Strength/physiology , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/therapy , Sports Equipment , Walking/physiology , Adult , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postural Balance/physiology , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/physiopathology , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/rehabilitation , Treatment Outcome , Young AdultABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of a progressive muscle strengthening program using a Swiss ball for AS patients. Methods: Sixty patients with AS were randomized into the intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Eight exercises were performed by the IG patients with free weights on a Swiss ball two times per week for 16 weeks. The evaluations were performed by a blinded evaluator at baseline and after 4, 8, 12 and 16 weeks using the following instruments: the one-repetition maximum test (1 RM), BASMI, BASFI, HAQ-S, SF-36, 6-minute walk test, time up and go test, BASDAI, ASDAS, ESR and CRP dosage and Likert scale. Results: There was a statistical difference between groups for: strength (1 RM capacity) in the following exercises: abdominal, rowing, squat, triceps and reverse fly (p < 0.005); 6-minute walk test (p < 0.001); timed up and go test (p = 0.025) and Likert scale (p < 0.001), all of them with better results for the IG. No differences were observed between the groups with respect to the functional capacity evaluation using the BASFI, HAQ-S, BASMI, SF-36, TUG, ASDAS, ESR and CPR dosage. Conclusions: Progressive muscle strengthening using a Swiss ball is effective for improving muscle strength and walking performance in patients with AS.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade de um programa de fortalecimento muscular progressivo com o uso de uma bola suíça em pacientes com espondilite anquilosante (EA). Métodos: Sessenta pacientes com EA foram randomizados em grupo intervenção (GI) ou grupo controle (GC). Os pacientes com EA fizeram oito exercícios com pesos livres em uma bola suíça duas vezes por semana durante 16 semanas. As avaliações foram feitas por um avaliador cego no início do estudo e após quatro, oito, 12 e 16 semanas com os seguintes instrumentos: teste de uma repetição máxima (1 RM), Basmi, Basfi, HAQ-S, SF-36, teste de caminhada de seis minutos, Timed up and go test, Basdai, Asdas, dosagem de VHS e PCR e escala de Likert. Resultados: Houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos em relação à força (capacidade no teste de 1 RM) nos seguintes exercícios: abdominal, remada, agachamento, tríceps e crucifixo invertido (p < 0,005); teste de caminhada de seis minutos (p < 0,001); Timed up and go test (p = 0,025); e escala de Likert (p < 0,001), todos com melhores resultados no GI. Não foram observadas diferenças entre os grupos em relação à avaliação da capacidade funcional com Basfi, HAQ-S, Basmi, SF-36, TUG, Asdas, VHS e dosagem de PCR. Conclusões: O fortalecimento muscular progressivo com uma bola suíça é efetivo em melhorar a força muscular e o desempenho na caminhada em pacientes com EA.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/therapy , Walking/physiology , Sports Equipment , Exercise Therapy/instrumentation , Muscle Strength/physiology , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/physiopathology , Spondylitis, Ankylosing/rehabilitation , Follow-Up Studies , Treatment Outcome , Postural Balance/physiology , Middle AgedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Swiss ball has been widely used in different health sectors. It is considered effective to relieve pain and to help labor evolution, however there are few studies. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of the Swiss ball on pain relief and active labor duration of primiparous. METHODS: This is a randomized and controlled study with 40 primiparous divided in control group and ball group, who carried out pelvic mobility exercises for 30 minutes during active labor. Pain was measured by the numeric categorical scale, before and after therapy, by an assistant researcher. Labor duration was investigated by means of the partograph. RESULTS: There has been significant pain decrease in the study group (p<0.001). There has been no difference between groups in labor duration (p=0.37). CONCLUSION: The Swiss ball was an effective tool to relieve pain in the beginning of this period and should be encouraged by health professionals assisting parturients. .
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A bola suíça tem sido amplamente utilizada nos diversos setores da saúde. É considerada eficaz no alívio da dor e evolução do trabalho de parto, porém há poucos estudos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da bola suíça no alívio da dor e na duração da fase ativa do trabalho de parto em primigestas. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo randomizado e controlado com 40 primigestas divididas em grupo controle e grupo bola, que realizaram exercícios de mobilidade pélvica durante 30 minutos na fase ativa do trabalho de parto. A dor foi mensurada por meio da escala de categoria numérica, antes e após a terapêutica, por um pesquisador auxiliar. A duração do trabalho de parto foi investigada por meio do partograma. RESULTADOS: Foi observada redução significativa da dor no grupo de estudo (p<0,001). Não houve diferença entre os grupos quanto à duração do trabalho de parto (p=0,37). CONCLUSÃO: A bola suíça foi um recurso efetivo no alívio da dor no início desse período, devendo ser incentivada pelos profissionais de saúde que assistem parturientes. .
