Comparison of the Effectiveness of Functional Training Versus Resistance Exercises in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Functional Training Versus Resistance Exercises in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

Compare the Effectiveness of Functional Training Versus Resistance Exercises in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis in Improving Functional Capacity, Disease Activity and Quality of Life

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Functional training versus resistance training in improving functional capacity, muscle strength, quality of life and disease activity in patients with PSA.

The Functional Training Group (FT) used elastic bands and the Resistance Exercise Group (RE) used weight training machines. The FT patients performed functional training and RE performed resistance exercises for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was used a machine "leg extension" for the training on the lower limbs. For upper limbs the investigators used a pulley triceps machine and front pull in addition to free weights (dumbbells). In order to perform the exercise program, the study followed all the recommendations established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (Ratamess et al., 2009). It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension. The patients were instructed to maintain their daily activities and to avoid any other nonpharmacological treatment.

FT: Functional training with elastic band Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.

Resistance exercise with weight training machines. Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.

Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk. It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises was 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM). The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteus: standing hips extension.

Evaluated by HAQ-S Health Assessment Questionnaire for the Spondyloarthropathies. There are 20 questions where the score ranges from zero to three. The higher the score, the greater the degree of functional impairment of the patient.

Evaluated by the SF-36 questionnaire; The SF-36 consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale, where the higher the score the less disability.

Inclusion Criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, according to the CASPAR criteria Between 18 and 65 years of age, of both genders who agreed and signed the consent form. Patients should be-modifying drugs (DMARDs) on stable doses for at least three months and doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids stable for at least 4 weeks Exclusion Criteria: Patients were excluded: Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease Decompensated diabetes mellitus; diseases Severe psychiatric Fibromyalgia Other medical conditions that most disabling EA History of regular exercise (at least 30 minutes 2 times per week) during the last 6 months Arthroplasties of the hip and / or knee in the last 12 months; AND Any other medical condition that prevents the patient from performing resistance exercises