Rewald Stefanie, Mesters Ilse, Emans Pieter J, Arts J J Chris, Lenssen Antoine F, de Bie Rob A
Department of Epidemiology, CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University,, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands.
J Rehabil Med. 2015 Apr;47(4):376-81. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1937.
Aqua-cycling is easy to learn, acceptable, and safe for patients with knee osteoarthritis. It can therefore be an ideal component of aquatic circuit training.
To investigate the feasibility of a small group-based aquatic exercise programme including aqua-cycling.
A feasibility study using quantitative (pre-post) and qualitative (cross-sectional) assessments.
A volunteer cohort of 10 women and men, age range 46-77 years, with knee osteoarthritis.
Focus group interviews explored participants' experience with the training. Pre- and post-exercise knee pain, attendance, progression in training, and adverse events were registered.
Seventy percent of patients attended all sessions. Focus groups revealed high levels of satisfaction with the selection of exercises, and participants valued the immediate pain relief experienced. Participants progressed well. However, aqua-cycling in an out-of-the-saddle position was too demanding for most participants.
An aquatic circuit training that includes aqua- cycling is feasible for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Participants reported pain reduction and were positive about the diverse exercise programme. Aqua-cycling in a seated position is a safe and controlled type of movement.
水上骑行对膝骨关节炎患者来说易于学习、可接受且安全。因此，它可以成为水上循环训练的理想组成部分。
探讨包括水上骑行在内的小组水上运动项目的可行性。
一项采用定量（前后）和定性（横断面）评估的可行性研究。
10名年龄在46 - 77岁之间的膝骨关节炎男女志愿者队列。
焦点小组访谈探讨了参与者的训练体验。记录运动前后的膝关节疼痛、出勤率、训练进展和不良事件。
70%的患者参加了所有课程。焦点小组显示对运动选择的满意度很高，参与者重视所体验到的即时疼痛缓解。参与者进展良好。然而，对于大多数参与者来说，骑在鞍座外的水上骑行要求过高。
包括水上骑行的水上循环训练对膝骨关节炎患者是可行的。参与者报告疼痛减轻，并且对多样化的运动项目持积极态度。坐姿水上骑行是一种安全且可控的运动类型。
