Exploring the feasibility of an exercise programme including aerobic and resistance training in people with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis.

MITROPOULOS, Alexandros, GUMBER, Anil, CRANK, Helen, AKIL, Mohammed and KLONIZAKIS, Markos (2020). Exploring the feasibility of an exercise programme including aerobic and resistance training in people with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Clinical Rheumatology, 39 (6), 1889-1898.

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Official URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10067-0...
Open Access URL: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs1... (Published version)
Link to published version:: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-019-04921-7

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: It is suggested that exercise can improve the vascular function and quality of life (QoL) in people with systemic sclerosis (SSc), potentially offering clinical benefits to this population. Yet the feasibility of such an intervention remains untested. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a combined exercise protocol (aerobic and resistance training) in people with limited cutaneous SSc (lcSSc). METHODS: Thirty-two lcSSc patients (66.5 ± 12 years old) were randomly allocated in two groups (exercise and control group). The exercise group underwent a 12-week exercise programme, twice per week. All patients performed the baseline, three- and six-month follow-up measurements where functional ability, body composition and QoL were assessed. Participants' experiences were explored through interviews. RESULTS: Compliance was 92.6% with no dropouts. The individuals' confidence to participate in the study's exercise protocol for twice per week was 95%. The average value for the physical activity enjoyment scale was 103 ± 10 out of 119 (highest score). The mean values for the intention to engage in exercise twice per week were 6.4 ± 1 (likely) out of 7 (very likely). QoL for the exercise group showed to have a better life satisfaction, less anxiety and Raynaud's phenomenon-accompanied pain. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that a combined exercise protocol was feasible for people with lcSSc, with no adverse events, resulting in high adherence and low attrition rates, high enjoyment levels and intentions for future engagement to this exercise. Thus, the specific protocol is a safe adjunct therapy for people with lcSSc. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT number): NCT03058887, February 23, 2017, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03058887?term=NCT03058887&rank=1Key Points• High-intensity interval training in combination with resistance training constitutes a feasible exercise protocol for people with lcSSc.• Overall, the exercise programme demonstrated high adherence and enjoyment levels and low attrition rates.• The exercise protocol was proved to be safe with no adverse events for people with lcSSc.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Digital ischemia; High-intensity interval training; Quality of life; Resistance training; 1103 Clinical Sciences; Arthritis & Rheumatology
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-019-04921-7
Page Range: 1889-1898
SWORD Depositor: Symplectic Elements
Depositing User: Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited: 21 Jan 2020 14:15
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2021 16:30
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/25706

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