Enhancing chronic disease management through physical activity and pedometry-based health monitoring
Fedorchenko Y. Zimba O. Sagtaganov Z. Yessirkepov M.
December 2024Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Rheumatology International
2024#44Issue 122737 - 2743 pp.
Physical activity (PA) is a vital component in the management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions. In rheumatic diseases (RDs) such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and osteoarthritis (OA), PA has been shown to alleviate symptoms, enhance functional capacity, and improve quality of life. Given these advantages, wearable trackers and smartphone apps have revolutionized PA monitoring, offering quantitative reports of step counts, sedentary behavior, intensity, and energy expenditure. Pedometry-based health monitoring aids in evaluating patients’ adherence to exercise regimens, tracking disease progression, and customizing interventions to meet individual needs. Patients with RDs often encounter barriers to maintaining regular PA, including joint pain, fatigue, and comorbidities, which complicate adherence and elevate the risk of adverse events. This overview delves into the dual role of PA in fostering health and managing disease in RD patients. Despite enormous benefits, it is essential to recognize limitations and risks of PA, particularly for individuals with high disease burden and multiple comorbidities. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating tailored PA programs within a multidisciplinary care framework to optimize patient outcomes.
Comorbidities , Diabetes , Osteoarthritis , Pedometry , Physical activity , Rehabilitation , Rheumatic diseases , Rheumatoid arthritis
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Department of Pathophysiology, Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Halytska Str. 2, Ivano-Frankivs’k, 76018, Ukraine
Department of Rheumatology, Immunology and Internal Medicine, University Hospital in Kraków, Kraków, Poland
National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
Department of Internal Medicine N2, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Department of Pathophysiology
Department of Rheumatology
National Institute of Geriatrics
Department of Internal Medicine N2
Department of Biology and Biochemistry
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