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Exercise in patients with inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2087581     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Patients with systemic rheumatic diseases have significant loss of biomechanical integrity of joints as a result of joint structural and soft-tissue changes. These deficits cause limited joint motion and muscle-strength deficits. Overall aerobic capacity also is reduced. Exercise programs have been shown to increase joint motion, muscle strength, and endurance and should be initiated early in the course of the disease.
Authors:
J E Hicks
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America     Volume:  16     ISSN:  0889-857X     ISO Abbreviation:  Rheum. Dis. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  1990 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-05-20     Completed Date:  1991-05-20     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8708093     Medline TA:  Rheum Dis Clin North Am     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  845-70     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arthritis / therapy*
Exercise
Exercise Therapy*
Humans
Rheumatic Diseases / therapy*

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