Tag: rheumatoid arthritis

Influence of Exercise on Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated with Gut Microbiota: A Narrative Review

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SUMMARY The gut microbiota, a collection of populations of gut microbes, is responsible for a range of metabolic, immunological, structural and neurological functions, such as maintenance of metabolic homeostasis, development and maturation of the immune system, resistance to infection and production of neurotransmitters, microbial dysbiosis, defined as a negative alteration in the diversity, structure or … Continued

Therapeutic Effect of Aquatic Resistance Exercise on Rectus Femoris and Knee in a Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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SUMMARY Background. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is characterized by progressive joint destruction due to an inflammatory, degenerative condition of the joint cartilage and adjacent muscles, impairing the patient’s functional status. Resistance exercise is considered a good tool in the management of RA. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of resistance exercise, in an aquatic environment, on … Continued