Rheumatology and physical therapy Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Each intervention participant will take part in at least two 45-minute exercise sessions, including strength training and aerobic exercise, and encouraged to perform additional moderate-intensity phys
Sponsors
Karolinska Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Rheumatoid arthritis according to American College of Rheumatology 1987 criteria 2. Aged between 18 - 74 years, either sex 3. Disease duration over one year 4. Independence in daily living 5. Recommended levels of health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) not currently reached
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Problems with speaking and understanding Swedish 2. Other major diseases preventing HEPA
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General Health Perception Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), assessed at baseline and after one and two years respectively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Each outcome will be assessed at baseline and after one and two years respectively: 1. Pain 2. Fatigue 3. Fear avoidance beliefs 4. Exercise self-efficacy 5. Muscle function 6. Aerobic capacity 7. Systemic and local inflammatory activity 8. Pain sensitivity 9. Cardiovascular events | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed