Overview

Until very recently individuals suffering from inflammatory rheumatic diseases were traditionally excluded from sport due to fear of exacerbating the disease. However, improved diagnostics as well as progress in therapy and prevention have made involvement in non-competitive sporting activities possible for these patients. This study focuses on physical activity in relation to inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Chapters cover pathophysiological interactions between the immune system, rheumatic inflammation and physical activity, including also the mechanisms of pain, the influence of the climate and psychosomatic aspects. Recommendations are given as to the types of physical exercise suitable for different kinds of rheumatic diseases, taking into account the particular problems of the juvenile patient. In addition, careful consideration is given to therapeutic approaches from a practical point of view adapted to the requests of the physically active patient.

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Author:   W.-W. Baenkler ,  F. Hiepe
Publisher:   S Karger AG
Imprint:   S Karger AG
Volume:   16
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9783805554251

ISBN 10:   3805554257
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   12 February 1992
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Rheumatology and sports medicine, relations and points of contact, Y. Budsayavith; exercise and the immune system - the impact on diseases, H.W. Baenkler; climate and rheumatic disease, A. Scuh and E. Senn; physiology of pain and pain therapy in the musculoskeletal system, M. Zimmermann; psychosomatic considerations in physical activity of rheumatic patients, O. Seidl; the heart in rheumatic disease, B. Maisch; sports in juvenile chronic arthritis, H. Truckenbrodt et al; effects of physical activity on degenerative joint disease, W. Puhl et al; the influence of biomechanics on the joints of persons participating in sports activities, H. Hirschfelder; physical activity and spondylarthritis, U. Joisten and H.J. Albrecht; the meaning of sportive elements for physiotherapeutical treatment of rheumatic diseases, E. Senn; treatment of the physically active rheumatic patient - a pharmacotherapeutic approach, H. von Wilmowsky; immune interventions and treatment of infections in physically active arthritic patients, G.R. Burmester and A. Krause; the rheumatic patient with joint replacement and sports, F.W. Hagena and M. Zimmer; rheumatoid arthritis and sports, K. Kruger.

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