Aquatic Exercises were Associated with an Acceptable State of Symptoms in Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: Results from a Study with Interrupted Time‐Series Design

ConclusionsLiving with an inflammatory rheumatic disease is a lifelong challenge. Pain and fatigue are considered major obstacles for daily functioning and adequate self‐management strategies are requested. Based on the high proportion of patients reporting to be in an acceptable state of both pain and fatigue during periods with aquatic exercises, the intervention should be regarded as an important self‐management tool rather than a treatment option assuming long‐lasting effects. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Musculoskeletal Care - December 10, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Anne Christie, Kåre Birger Hagen, Petter Mowinckel, Hanne Dagfinrud Tags: Research Article Source Type: research