Journal of muscle and joint health (근관절건강학회지)

Korean Society of Muscle and Joint Health (대한근관절건강학회)
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Effects of Aquatic Exercise Program on Pain, Flexibility, Grip Strength, Self-Care Activities and Helplessness in Patients having Osteoarthritis

수중운동 프로그램 참여 후 골관절염 환자의 통증과 자기간호활동, 유연성, 악력 및 무력감의 변화

  • 김영재 (조선간호대학) ;
  • 김창숙 (조선간호대학) ;
  • 박인혜 (전남대학교 의과대학 간호학과, 전남대학교 간호과학연구소)
  • Published : 2004.11.10
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of aquatic exercise program on pain, flexibility, grip strength, self-care activities, helplessness in osteoarthritis patients. Methods: This program was carried out three times a week for 6 weeks by 3 groups of patients among 42 patients in regular swimming pool. Data were analysed by paired t-test for pre and post comparison. Results: There were significantly improved in pain flexibility, grip strength, self-care activities and helplessness after the program. However no significant differences were found in fatigue, difficulty of daily living activities and depression. Conclusion: Aquatic program was proved to be an effective nursing intervention to increase the self-care activities flexibility and grip strength, and to decrease pain and helplessness in osteoarthritis patients.

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