Resisted exercise promotes repair in musculoskeletal structure in experimental model of rheumatoid arthritis

Keywords: Histomorphometric alteration, Muscle repair, Rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Disorders from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) result in functional disability, with economic and social impacts on health systems. A therapeutic alternative that has been proposed is physical activity in the resisted modality. Current study analyzed the effects of resistance exercise on stairs (ERSE) on the histomorphology of the extensor digitorum longus muscle (EDL) of Wistar rats in an experimental model of RA. Male rats (n=20) were randomly assigned to four groups. RA injury was induced by intra-articular administration of Freund’s Complete Adjuvant (CFA). Results revealed that RA altered the histomorphometry of EDL fibers and that ERSE promoted muscle repair, suggesting its efficiency in restoring muscle functionality. Furthermore, ERSE may be a treatment option to improve the life quality of people with RA.

Author Biographies

Liziane Nunes Conrad Costa, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Student at the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Health (Master’s). Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE), Cascavel, Brazil.
Izabela Rodrigues Camilo, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC
Student at the Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (Master’s). Federal University of Santa Catarina(UFSC), Araranguá (SC), Brazil.
Morgana Neves, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Physiotherapist. Master’s degree in Biosciences and Health by Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE). Cascavel (PR), Brazil.
Ana Caroline Barbosa Retameiro, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Master’s degree in Biosciences and Health. Student at the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Health (Doctoral’s). Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE). Cascavel (PR), Brazil.
Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Associate professor in the Physiotherapy undergraduate course and at the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Health. Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE), Cascavel (PR), Brazil.
Lucinéia de Fátima Chasko Ribeiro, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Associate Professor in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Center; Permanent professor at the Intensive Care Residency and in the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Health. Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE). Cascavel (PR), Brazil.
Rose Meire Costa, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Associate professor at the Undergraduate courses of Medicine and Biological Sciences and at the Postgraduate Program in Biosciences and Health. Western Parana State University (UNIOESTE). Cascavel (PR), Brazil.

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Published
2021-02-26
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