The Effects of Hand Exercise on Function and Physical Impairments in Patient with Hand Osteoarthritis

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors

1 Exercise Physiology Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 MSc Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Exercise Physiology Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

5 Instructor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: Hand osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent joint diseases and one of factors that cause disability in older adults. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of hand exercise on function and physical impairments in patient with hand osteoarthritis.Methods: 15 patients with hand osteoarthritis were selected via simple sampling in this quasi-experimental study. Hand function, pain, range of motion, and grip strength were assessed using a questionnaire of disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand, visual analogue scale, goniometer, and dynamometer at baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t test.Findings: Pain was significantly decreased after intervention. In addition, the range of motion for the wrist and the thumb was improved. The strength and function of the hand increased after intervention.Conclusion: This study shows that therapeutic exercises have a positive effect on pain, range of motion, grip strength, and hand function in patients with hand osteoarthritis. This method can be used in rehabilitation of this condition.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 35, Issue 462 - Serial Number 462
November and December 2018
Pages 1879-1884

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  • Receive Date: 17 October 2017
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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