Interval Training Study in Psoriatic Arthritis

Interval Training Study in Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronical inflammatory disease characterized by pain and reduced physical function. Patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a higher body mass index.

A pilot study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has shown positive effect on inflammation after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training.

The primary aim of this study is to determine whether high-intensity interval training affects the disease activity in psoriatic arthritis. This intervention is believed to result in benefits in terms of inflammation, body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• fulfilling the CASPAR criteria of psoriatic arthritis
• ability to exercise.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to exercise
• very high disease Activity
• unstable ischemic cardiovascular disease
• severe pulmonary disease
• pregnancy
• breastfeeding
• drug- and alcohol addictions