Tatiana Rafaela Lemos Lima1, Fernando Silva Guimarães2, Leilson Araujo Silva1, Débora Pedroza Guedes Silva1, Sara Lucia Silveira Menezes2, Agnaldo José Lopes3. 1. Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Augusto Motta University Center, Av. Paris, 72, Bonsucesso, 21041-020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2. Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Augusto Motta University Center, Av. Paris, 72, Bonsucesso, 21041-020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 3. Rehabilitation Sciences Master's Program, Augusto Motta University Center, Av. Paris, 72, Bonsucesso, 21041-020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Postgraduate Programme in Medical Sciences, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Electronic address: phel.lop@uol.com.br.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In systemic sclerosis (SS), pulmonary involvement is currently the leading cause of mortality. Joint impairments limit the range of motion (ROM), which may reduce the functional capacity of these patients. AIM: To assess the correlation between the functional capacity, joints mobility, and pulmonary function parameters in adults with SS. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study including ten SS patients who underwent goniometry, spirometry, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLco) assessment, and the 6-min walk distance (6 MWD). RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between the 6 MWD and the tibiotarsal plantarflexion ROM (r = 0.65; P < 0.01), tibiotarsal dorsiflexion ROM (r = 0.64; P < 0.01), and hip adduction ROM (0.52; P < 0.05). Significant correlation was also observed between the 6 MWD and DLco (r = 0.61; P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Although the 6 MWD can be influenced by cardiovascular and pulmonary impairments in SS, our results suggest that the musculoskeletal dysfunction play an important role in the functional capacity of these patients.
BACKGROUND: In systemic sclerosis (SS), pulmonary involvement is currently the leading cause of mortality. Joint impairments limit the range of motion (ROM), which may reduce the functional capacity of these patients. AIM: To assess the correlation between the functional capacity, joints mobility, and pulmonary function parameters in adults with SS. METHOD: This was a cross-sectional study including ten SS patients who underwent goniometry, spirometry, carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLco) assessment, and the 6-min walk distance (6 MWD). RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between the 6 MWD and the tibiotarsal plantarflexion ROM (r = 0.65; P < 0.01), tibiotarsal dorsiflexion ROM (r = 0.64; P < 0.01), and hip adduction ROM (0.52; P < 0.05). Significant correlation was also observed between the 6 MWD and DLco (r = 0.61; P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Although the 6 MWD can be influenced by cardiovascular and pulmonary impairments in SS, our results suggest that the musculoskeletal dysfunction play an important role in the functional capacity of these patients.
Authors: Henrik Pettersson; Helene Alexanderson; Janet L Poole; Janos Varga; Malin Regardt; Anne-Marie Russell; Yasser Salam; Kelly Jensen; Jennifer Mansour; Tracy Frech; Carol Feghali-Bostwick; Cecília Varjú; Nancy Baldwin; Matty Heenan; Kim Fligelstone; Monica Holmner; Matthew R Lammi; Mary Beth Scholand; Lee Shapiro; Elizabeth R Volkmann; Lesley Ann Saketkoo Journal: Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol Date: 2021-07-01 Impact factor: 4.991
Authors: Agnaldo José Lopes; Arthur de Sá Ferreira; Tatiana Rafaela Lemos Lima; Sara Lucia Silveira Menezes; Fernando Silva Guimarães Journal: J Phys Ther Sci Date: 2016-02-29