Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Tai Chi with conventional therapy: Participants will receive Tai Chi consisting of complex movement, combined with conventional physiotherapy. Conventional physiotherapy cryotherapy app
Sponsors
Shreya Raju Nidavani
Dr Aarti Welling
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) 2010 Classification Criteria. 17 Age group: 30 to 60 years. Both male and female participants. Individuals with stable disease activity for at least the past 3 months (no major change in medications or no exaggeration). Participants able to understand and follow instructions for exercise sessions Individuals willing to participate Participants with functional class I or II according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) functional classification (able to perform activities of daily living with or without mild difficulty)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute flare-up of RA within the last month 2. Severe Cardiovascular, Neurological Conditions: uncontrolled hypertension, heart disease, stroke, severe neuropathy. 3. Recent joint surgery ( 4. Other autoimmune or musculoskeletal disorders: Presence of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, neuropathies, or any neurological or balance disorders affecting motor function. 5. Any physical Disability, Cognitive impairment from preventing participation. 6. Under any Physiotherapy or any other Intervention like Acupuncture past 3months. 7. Current regular practice of mind body exercises
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Cardiovascular performanceTimepoint: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Will be assessed pre-intervention (4 weeks) and post-intervention (6 weeks). Cardiovascular performance Will be assessed pre-intervention (4 weeks) and post-intervention (6 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neuromotor performance. The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI)Timepoint: Neuromotor performance will be assessed pre-intervention 4 weeks & post-intervention over 6 weeks. The Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) will be assessed pre-intervention for 4 weeks & post-intervention over 6 weeks. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSHREYA RAJU NIDAVANI
Kaher institute of physiotherapy nehru nagar belgavi 590010
Outcome results
None listed