Physiotherapy performance in an individual with systemic lupus erythematosus associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia

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Matheus Santos Gomes Jorge
Karina Garbin
Poliana Luisa Müller
Lia Mara Wibelinger

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Introduction: Rheumatic diseases may occur singularly or in concomitant way, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, that may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, compromising the functionality and quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physiotherapy on pain, handgrip strength, postural balance, incapacity level and quality of life in an individual with systemic lupus erythematosus associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Case report: Woman, 56 years old, diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia for 14 years. Her main complaint was widespread and intense pain in several points of the body. We evaluated pain, handgrip strength, postural balance, incapacity level and quality of life. The individual performed 30 sessions of physiotherapy (kinesiotherapy and hydrokinesiotherapy), twice a week, between August and November 2015, at Physiotherapy Clinic of the University of Passo Fundo. After the intervention, there was reduction of pain by 5 points and incapacity by 30%, increased handgrip strength in 2,2 kgf (right hand) and 1,2 kgf (left hand) and postural balance in 6 points. As a consequence, the individual’s quality of life improved. Conclusion: The physiotherapy proved to be effective in reducing pain and disability, increasing bilateral handgrip strength and postural balance and improving the quality of life of an individual with systemic lupus erythematosus associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.

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Jorge, M. S. G., Garbin, K., Müller, P. L., & Wibelinger, L. M. (2017). Physiotherapy performance in an individual with systemic lupus erythematosus associated with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. ABCS Health Sciences, 42(1). https://doi.org/10.7322/abcshs.v42i1.952
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