Autoimmune disorders, physical activity, and training, with particular reference to rheumatoid arthritis
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Autoimmunkrankheiten, koerperliche Belastung und koerperliches Training - speziell im Hinblick auf die rheumatoide Arthritis |
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Autor: | Shephard, R.J.; Shek, P.N. |
Erschienen in: | Exercise immunology review |
Veröffentlicht: | 3 (1997), S. 53-67, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1077-5552 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU199705204996 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Rheumatoid arthritis arises from a reaction of the immune system to normal body components, sometimes triggered by bacterial or viral infection. The synovia of affected joints are infiltrated by CD4+, CD19+, and plasma cells. The synovial fluid shows a sterile inflammation, with high neutrophil counts and increased concentrations of proinflammatory cytokines (particularly IL-1, IL-8, TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma). The plasma shows increased DC4+ counts and a pro-inflammatory shift in T cell populations, with high titers of rheumatoid factors. Traditional treatment has included rest of the affected part, which can cause a reduction of physical condition. However, exercise induces changes in circulating immune function (including a decrease of CD4+ count) that would appear helpful in regulating inflammation. Further, there is evidence that patients can tolerate a program of regular moderate aerobic exercise. Moreover, empirical data suggest that such a prescription substantially enhances physical performance, without exacerbating either clinical or immunological markers of the disease process. Verf.-Referat