The effects of upper and lower limb exercise on the microvascular reactivity in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aerobic exercise in general and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) specifically is known to improve vascular function in a range of clinical conditions. HIIT in particular has demonstrated improvements in clinical outcomes, in conditions that have a strong macroangiopathic component. Nevertheless, the effect of HIIT on microcirculation in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients is yet to be investigated. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to compare the effects of two HIIT protocols (cycle and arm cranking) on the microcirculation of the digital area in SSc patients.

Methods

Thirty-four limited cutaneous SSc patients (65.3 ± 11.6 years old) were randomly allocated in three groups (cycling, arm cranking and control group). The exercise groups underwent a 12- we

SUBMITTER: Mitropoulos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5989435 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature