Musculoskeletal Diseases chronic musculoskeletal conditions, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Impact of non-pharmacological intervention on function in women with musculoskeletal conditions
Sponsors
University of Cape Town
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women between the ages 45 and 64 attenfing the chronic care club and exercise groups at physiotherapy diagnosed with MSD and CDL, who have been attending the clubs for one month or more will be included. Participants should be able to read and write at a senior phase level (Grades 7-9) in English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa to understand the work book; write goals for weekly exercise; record activities in exercise diaries and answer questionnaires.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Do not meet the minimum standards for safe participation in exercise as established through the use of the American College of Sports Medicine Screening instrument. Acute HIV disease manifestations as recorded in their medical folders. Started on Anti-retroviral medication or TB treatment within the last three months. Traumatic joint injuries, or immobilized in a cast/external fixation or had surgery. Pregnant Communication difficulties due to cognitive impairments. Are currently receiving any kind of ¿hands on¿ physiotherapy treatment, as this could imply that the patient¿s condition is unstable.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional ability assessed by WHODAS II. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in physiological measures such as blood pressure and blood glucose serum levels;Physical activity levels measured by the international physical activity questionnaire; Health related quality of life measured by EQ-5D;Pain interference measured by the Brief Pain Inventory;Obesity measured by Body Mass Index;Confidence in managing chronic disease measured by Stanford Chronic disease Self efficacy scale | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactCandice Hendricks
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed