Julie A Adsett1, Alison M Mudge2, Norman Morris3, Suzanne Kuys4, Jennifer D Paratz5. 1. Heart Failure Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. Electronic address: Julie.adsett@health.qld.gov.au. 2. Department of Internal Medicine and Aged Care, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. 3. School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. 4. School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia. 5. Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Abstract
AIM: A meta-analysis and review of the evidence was conducted to determine the efficacy of aquatic exercise training for individuals with heart failure compared to traditional land-based programmes. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted for studies published prior to March 2014, using MEDLINE, PUBMED, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PEDro databases. Key words and synonyms relating to aquatic exercise and heart failure comprised the search strategy. Interventions included aquatic exercise or a combination of aquatic plus land-based training, whilst comparator protocols included usual care, no exercise or land-based training alone. The primary outcome of interest was exercise performance. Studies reporting on muscle strength, quality of life and a range of haemodynamic and physiological parameters were also reviewed. RESULTS: Eight studies met criteria, accounting for 156 participants. Meta-analysis identified studies including aquatic exercise to be superior to comparator protocols for 6 minute walk test (p < 0.004) and peak power (p < 0.044). Compared to land-based training programmes, aquatic exercise training provided similar benefits for VO(2peak), muscle strength and quality of life, though was not superior. Cardiac dimensions, left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiac output and BNP were not influenced by aquatic exercise training. CONCLUSIONS: For those with stable heart failure, aquatic exercise training can improve exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality of life similar to land-based training programmes. This form of exercise may provide a safe and effective alternative for those unable to participate in traditional exercise programmes. Crown
AIM: A meta-analysis and review of the evidence was conducted to determine the efficacy of aquatic exercise training for individuals with heart failure compared to traditional land-based programmes. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted for studies published prior to March 2014, using MEDLINE, PUBMED, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PEDro databases. Key words and synonyms relating to aquatic exercise and heart failure comprised the search strategy. Interventions included aquatic exercise or a combination of aquatic plus land-based training, whilst comparator protocols included usual care, no exercise or land-based training alone. The primary outcome of interest was exercise performance. Studies reporting on muscle strength, quality of life and a range of haemodynamic and physiological parameters were also reviewed. RESULTS: Eight studies met criteria, accounting for 156 participants. Meta-analysis identified studies including aquatic exercise to be superior to comparator protocols for 6 minute walk test (p < 0.004) and peak power (p < 0.044). Compared to land-based training programmes, aquatic exercise training provided similar benefits for VO(2peak), muscle strength and quality of life, though was not superior. Cardiac dimensions, left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiac output and BNP were not influenced by aquatic exercise training. CONCLUSIONS: For those with stable heart failure, aquatic exercise training can improve exercise capacity, muscle strength and quality of life similar to land-based training programmes. This form of exercise may provide a safe and effective alternative for those unable to participate in traditional exercise programmes. Crown
Authors: Hiroshi Hirai; Masashige Saito; Naoki Kondo; Katsunori Kondo; Toshiyuki Ojima Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-05-09 Impact factor: 3.390