Howida A. Fouda, Azza A. Abd elhady, Mohamed M. Elbatanony, Nessren G. Elnahas, Khaled T. Turky

Howida A. Fouda, Azza A. Abd elhady, Mohamed M. Elbatanony, Nessren G. Elnahas, Khaled T. Turky – Efficiency of Siwan Traditional Therapy on Pulmonary Functions of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Pilot Study and A Randomized Controlled Trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(2); 20-25

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Objectives. To compare the effect of Siwan traditional therapy versus physiotherapy on pulmonary function and pain in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Design. A Pilot study, a prospective, randomized, single-blind, pre-post-test, controlled trial. Methods. Eight patients with rheumatoid arthritis according to the American Rheumatism Association criteria 2010 participated in this study. They were randomly assigned into 2 equal groups. Group (A) received Siwan traditional therapy in the form of sand bath for 5 days, followed by massage with olive oil, while group (B) received physiotherapy for 5 sessions in the form of heat application, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), aerobic and strengthening exercises. Pain severity was measured by visual analogue scale, while pulmonary function was measured by spirometer. Results. Comparing both groups post-treatment revealed non-significant differences in pain severity and pulmonary function (P > 0.05). However, Siwan therapy improved pain, forced vital capacity (FVC), volume of air exhaled forcefully in the first second (FEV1) and FEV1/FVC by 71.8%, 8.69%, 70.46% and 58.8% compared to traditional physiotherapy (14%, 2.25%, 0% and 2.59% respectively). Conclusion. Siwan therapy was associated with greater improvement percentages for pain and pulmonary function than traditional physiotherapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Słowa kluczowe: Siwan Traditional Therapy, Pulmonary Functions, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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