M. Vitor - Academia.edu (original) (raw)

Papers by M. Vitor

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise on Symptoms and Function Associated With Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Physical Therapy, 2014

Background Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining phys... more Background Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, nonpharmacological, and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date systematic review describing the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Data Sources The data sources used in this study were: MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, and SPORTDiscus. Study Selection All studies selected for review were randomized controlled trials with an aquatic exercise group and a nontreatment control group. In total, 11 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the synthesis and meta-analysis. Data Extraction Da...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise on Symptoms and Function Associated With Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Physical Therapy, 2014

Waller B, Ogonowska-Slodownik A, Vitor M, et al. Effect of therapeutic aquatic exercise on sympto... more Waller B, Ogonowska-Slodownik A, Vitor M, et al. Effect of therapeutic aquatic exercise on symptoms and function associated with lower limb osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Phys Ther. 2014;94:xxx-xxx.] Abstract Background: Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date systematic review describing the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis determining the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Data Sources: Medline, Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, PEDro, SPORTDiscus Study selection: All randomised controlled trials with an aquatic exercise group and a nontreatment control group. In total 11 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the synthesis and meta-analysis. Data Extraction: Data was extracted and checked for accuracy by 3 independent reviewers. Data synthesis: Data was adjusted for baseline values and standardised mean difference (SMD), with 95% confidence intervals, was calculated for all outcomes. The meta-analysis showed significant TAE effect on pain with a SMD of 0.26 [95% CI 0.11 to 0.41], selfreported function 0.30 [0.18 to 0.43] and physical functioning 0.22 [0.07 to 0.38]. Additionally, a significant effect was seen on stiffness 0.20 [0.03 to 0.36] and quality of life 0.24 [0.04 to 0.45]. Limitations: Heterogeneity of outcome measures and small sample sizes for many of the included trials implies that conclusions based on these results should be made with caution. Conclusions: The results indicate that TAE is effective in managing symptoms associated with lower limb OA. Rehabil. 2010;91(6):833-839. 46. Juhl C, Christensen R, Roos EM, Zhang W, Lund H. Impact of exercise type and dose on pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2014;66(3):622-636. 47. Kelley GA, Kelley KS, Hootman JM, Jones DL. Exercise and health-related quality of life in older community-dwelling adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise on Symptoms and Function Associated With Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Physical Therapy, 2014

Background Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining phys... more Background Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, nonpharmacological, and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date systematic review describing the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis to determine the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Data Sources The data sources used in this study were: MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, and SPORTDiscus. Study Selection All studies selected for review were randomized controlled trials with an aquatic exercise group and a nontreatment control group. In total, 11 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the synthesis and meta-analysis. Data Extraction Da...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise on Symptoms and Function Associated With Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Physical Therapy, 2014

Waller B, Ogonowska-Slodownik A, Vitor M, et al. Effect of therapeutic aquatic exercise on sympto... more Waller B, Ogonowska-Slodownik A, Vitor M, et al. Effect of therapeutic aquatic exercise on symptoms and function associated with lower limb osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Phys Ther. 2014;94:xxx-xxx.] Abstract Background: Current management of osteoarthritis (OA) focuses on pain control and maintaining physical function through pharmacological, non-pharmacological and surgical treatments. Exercise, including therapeutic aquatic exercise (TAE), is considered one of the most important management options. Nevertheless, there is no up-to-date systematic review describing the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Purpose: To conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis determining the effect of TAE on symptoms and function associated with lower limb OA. Data Sources: Medline, Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, PEDro, SPORTDiscus Study selection: All randomised controlled trials with an aquatic exercise group and a nontreatment control group. In total 11 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the synthesis and meta-analysis. Data Extraction: Data was extracted and checked for accuracy by 3 independent reviewers. Data synthesis: Data was adjusted for baseline values and standardised mean difference (SMD), with 95% confidence intervals, was calculated for all outcomes. The meta-analysis showed significant TAE effect on pain with a SMD of 0.26 [95% CI 0.11 to 0.41], selfreported function 0.30 [0.18 to 0.43] and physical functioning 0.22 [0.07 to 0.38]. Additionally, a significant effect was seen on stiffness 0.20 [0.03 to 0.36] and quality of life 0.24 [0.04 to 0.45]. Limitations: Heterogeneity of outcome measures and small sample sizes for many of the included trials implies that conclusions based on these results should be made with caution. Conclusions: The results indicate that TAE is effective in managing symptoms associated with lower limb OA. Rehabil. 2010;91(6):833-839. 46. Juhl C, Christensen R, Roos EM, Zhang W, Lund H. Impact of exercise type and dose on pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2014;66(3):622-636. 47. Kelley GA, Kelley KS, Hootman JM, Jones DL. Exercise and health-related quality of life in older community-dwelling adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.