The Effects of An Exercise Therapy Program on Joint Range of Motion, Aerobic Fitness, and Anxiety of Hemophilia A Patients
Background: The purpose of this study was to survey the effects an exercise therapy program on joint range of motion (ROM), aerobic fitness, and anxiety of patients with hemophilia A. Methods: This study included 20 male hemophilia A patients (age: 22.55 ± 8.07 years; height: 172.17 ± 12.42 cm, w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2012-04-01
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| Series: | مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان |
| Online Access: | http://jims.mui.ac.ir/index.php/jims/article/view/456 |
| Summary: | Background: The purpose of this study was to survey the effects an exercise therapy program on joint range of motion (ROM), aerobic fitness, and anxiety of patients with hemophilia A.
Methods: This study included 20 male hemophilia A patients (age: 22.55 ± 8.07 years; height:
172.17 ± 12.42 cm, weight: 60.88 ± 12.88 kg). After filling consent forms by subjects, pretests were performed during 1 week. The subjects were then randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group participated in a selected exercise therapy program 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Finally, all tests were repeated as posttests. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics including paired sample t-test and analysis of covariance were used to analyze data. The significance level was considered as P < 0.05.
Findings: There were significant improvements in joints (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow) ROM, aerobic fitness, and anxiety of the experimental group after participating in the exercise therapy program (P < 0.05). Moreover, comparisons between groups showed significant differences in joints ROM, aerobic fitness, and anxiety between the experimental and control groups after the intervention (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Correctly designed and performed physical activities can improve levels of physical and psychological factors in hemophilia patients. They should thus be considered seriously as a part of treatment for these patients.
Keywords: Hemophilia, Range of motion, Aerobic fitness, Anxiety, Coagulant factors |
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| ISSN: | 1027-7595 1735-854X |