Effects of Aquatic Exercise in Older People with Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 12 - 12

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Objective: In this study, the objective is to analyze efficacy of different aquatic physical exercise programs in treatment osteoarthritis older people. Material and Methods: The systematic review was conducted until April 2024 updated November five electronic databases. Randomized controlled studies people over 60 years age with a diagnosis were included. Water-based interventions assessed for their impact on symptoms, walking ability, muscle strength, depressive range motion, body composition, fear falling, fall risk, quality life, dual task function. methodological included using Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Results: A total 12 included, sample sizes ranging from 35 312 participants. presence manifested joints. varied fair good. Based results review, significantly improved balance, stiffness, pain, ability compared non-exercise controls (p < 0.05). Compared land-based groups, only one study found significant differences between two groups. Conclusions: do not provide superior benefits other modalities appear have limited effectiveness management OA. However, feasibility high adherence make these recommendable option Future should investigate intensity short- long-term therapy.

Language: Английский

Microbiome in motion: revolutionizing musculoskeletal recovery

Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 17, 2025