Physical Training in Patients With Relapsing Polychondritis

Physical Training in Patients With Relapsing Polychondritis

Physical training may improve physical capacity and health parameters in various systemic autoimmune diseases. Therefore, the present study will assess the role of an exercise training program in patients with relapsing polychondritis.

Impact of physical training in patients with relapsing polychondritis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Fullfill the classification criteria of McADAM et al. (1976)
• Using prednisone ≤ 0.5 mg/kg/day in the last three months
• Sedentary

Exclusion Criteria:

• Disease relapsing
• Overlapping disease
• Chronic and/or current infections (viral, bacterial or fungal)
• Patients undergoing major surgery within six months before the study
• With commitment to ambulation (joint affection in limbs)
• Smoking
• Diabetes mellitus