Kinesiotherapy for quality of life, pain and muscle strength of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus patient. Case report

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, chronic and progressive disease. It impairs joint synovial membranes and may induce bone and cartilage destruction. Many diseases may follow rheumatoid arthritis, including systemic lupus erythematosus, an inflammatory, chr...

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Published inRevista Dor Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 153 - 155
Main Authors Myra, Rafaela Simon, DeMarco, Mariângela, Zanin, Caroline, Wibelinger, Lia Mara
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor 01.06.2015
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CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
muscle strength
NEUROSCIENCES
pain
physiotherapy
quality of life
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
Fisioterapia
Muscle strength
Pain
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Dor
Physiotherapy
Qualidade de vida
Artrite reumatoide
Força muscular
Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico
Quality of life
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Summary:ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, chronic and progressive disease. It impairs joint synovial membranes and may induce bone and cartilage destruction. Many diseases may follow rheumatoid arthritis, including systemic lupus erythematosus, an inflammatory, chronic autoimmune disease with multisystemic manifestations, with periods of remission and exacerbation. This study aimed at reporting kinesiotherapy intervention for quality of life, pain and muscle strength of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. CASE REPORT: Female patient, 49 years old, diagnosed 15 years ago with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Patient complained of pain on hands, feet and lumbar spine, with irradiation to lower limb and morning stiffness. Tool to measure muscle function was Biodex System3 Pro isokinetic dynamometer in the speeds of 120 and 240° during knee flexion and extension movements, in addition to the Short-Form Health Survey questionnaire and pain evaluation by the visual analog scale. CONCLUSION: The study has shown that kinesiotherapybased physiotherapy is effective to relieve pain and improve muscle strength and quality of life of patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
ISSN:1806-0013
2317-6393
2317-6393
DOI:10.5935/1806-0013.20150029