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- Title
Evaluation of Active Living Every Day in Adults With Arthritis.
- Authors
Callahan, Leigh F.; Cleveland, Rebecca J.; Shreffler, Jack; Hootman, Jennifer M.; Mielenz, Thelma J.; Schoster, Britta
- Abstract
Background: Adults with arthritis can benefit from participation in physical activity and may be assisted by organized programs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 20-week behavioral life-style intervention, Active Living Every Day (ALED), for improvements in primary outcomes (physical activity levels, aerobic endurance, function, symptoms). Methods: A 20-week randomized controlled community trial was conducted in 354 adults. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 20 weeks in the intervention and wait-list control groups. The intervention group was also assessed at 6 and 12 months. Mean outcomes were determined by multilevel regression models in the intervention and control groups at follow-up points. Results: At 20 weeks, the intervention group significantly increased participation in physical activity, and improved aerobic endurance, and select measures of function while pain, fatigue and stiffness remained status quo. In the intervention group, significant improvements in physical activity at 20 weeks were maintained at 6 and 12 months, and stiffness decreased. Conclusions: ALED appears to improve participation in physical activity, aerobic endurance, and function without exacerbating disease symptoms in adults with arthritis.
- Subjects
ARTHRITIS; LIFESTYLES; PHYSICAL activity; MULTILEVEL models; CONTROL groups; JOINT stiffness; AEROBIC exercises; FOLLOW-up studies (Medicine)
- Publication
Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 2014, Vol 11, Issue 2, p285
- ISSN
1543-3080
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/jpah.2011-0317