Effects of a home-based exercise combined yoga and resistance training in enthesitis-related arthritis in China: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) is a category of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The complications of JIA include pain, muscle weakness, limited movement and worsening quality of life. Yoga is an effective exercise therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and may have similar benefits for JIA. Considering the limitation of yoga for strengthening muscles, combined yoga and resistance training (CYRT) may compensate for the shortcomings and provide more benefits for JIA patients. Despite this, there is currently a lack of studies investigating the effectiveness of CYRT for JIA patients. Due to the inaccessibility of traditional exercise therapy, home-based exercise is needed. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of home-based CYRT on JIA.

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SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882405 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature