| Effect of active hand exercise and wax bath treatment in rheumatoid arthritis patients. | |
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PMID: 1390969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The effect of active hand exercise and warm wax treatment was evaluated in 52 rheumatoid arthritis patients randomized into four groups: (1) both exercise and wax bath, (2) exercise only, (3) wax bath only, and (4) controls. Treatment was given three times a week for 4 weeks. Deficits in flexion and extension in digits II-V bilaterally, grip function, grip strength, pain, and stiffness were measured before and after the treatment period. The control group was measured at corresponding times. Wax bath treatment followed by active hand exercise resulted in significant improvements of range of motion (ROM) and grip function. Active hand exercise alone reduced stiffness and pain with nonresisted motion and increased ROM. Wax bath alone had no significant effect. |
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Authors:
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B Dellhag; I Wollersjö; A Bjelle |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Arthritis care and research : the official journal of the Arthritis Health Professions Association Volume: 5 ISSN: 0893-7524 ISO Abbreviation: Arthritis Care Res Publication Date: 1992 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-10-29 Completed Date: 1992-10-29 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809082 Medline TA: Arthritis Care Res Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 87-92 Citation Subset: N |
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Adult Aged Arthritis, Rheumatoid / physiopathology, therapy* Combined Modality Therapy Exercise Therapy / standards* Female Hand* Hot Temperature / therapeutic use* Humans Male Middle Aged Range of Motion, Articular Waxes / therapeutic use* |
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0/Waxes |
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