The effect of Aquatic Exercise Program on Pain, Physical Index, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Patients with Osteoarthritis

수중 운동 프로그램이 퇴행성 관절염 환자의 통증, 신체지수, 자기효능 및 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of aquatic exercise program combined with self-help group on pain, weight, body mass index, self-efficacy, quality of life in osteoarthritis patients. This program was carried out three times a week for 6 weeks by 4 small groups of patients among 21 patients in regular swimming pool. Data were analyzed by paired t-tests for pre and post comparison. Study results indicate that all patients participated aquatic exercise program improved Pain, body weight, body mass index, self-efficacy, and quality of life. These results Indicated that the aquatic exercise program combined the self-help group can be recommended to the osteoarthritis patients as well as the rheumatic arthritis patients.