Effect of supplementation with omega-3 associated with hydrotherapy in elderly with osteoarthritis of the knee: randomized controlled trial

Authors

  • Daiane Fontana Casanova
  • Josiéli Tagliari Santos
  • César de Quadros Martins
  • Luciano de Oliveira Siqueira Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Salua Younes Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Lia Mara Wibelinger Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Gilnei Lopes Pimentel Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Leonardo Calegari Universidade de Passo Fundo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v15n4.6729

Keywords:

Hydrotherapy, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis.

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by mechanical and inflammatory factors that reduce the quality of life (QOL) in elderly. Objectives: To evaluate the effects of supplementation with omega-3 associated with hydrotherapy on the quality of life and inflammatory profile in elderly suffering from knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Sixteen elderly patients, average age 65±3.5 years old divided into 2 groups. Eight patients allocated in the Omega-3 Group (OG) supplemented with 2g of omega-3 per day for 30 days and eight patients in the Omega-3 Group associated with Hydrotherapy (OGH). High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and the QOL questionnaire (SF-36) were evaluated. Results: The association of Omega-3 with hydrotherapy promoted a significant reduction (p=0.02) of hs-CRP and ESR (p<0.05) compared to before intervention. There was significant improvement (p<0.05) on QOL in GOH. Conclusion: The association of hydrotherapy with omega-3 promoted improvement in inflammatory profile and QOL in elderly with knee OA.

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Author Biographies

Daiane Fontana Casanova

Fisioterapeuta

Josiéli Tagliari Santos

Fisioterapeuta

César de Quadros Martins

Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano – UDESC, Médico Ortopedista – Florianópolis, SC - Brasil

Luciano de Oliveira Siqueira, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Doutor em Ciências Biológicas – UFRGS, Professor do Curso de Farmácia da UPF - Passo Fundo, RS - Brasil

Salua Younes, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Especialista em Hematologia e Hemoterapia , Farmacêutica - Passo Fundo, RS - Brasil

Lia Mara Wibelinger, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Doutora em Gerontologia Biomédica – PUC/RS, Professora do Curso de Fisioterapia da UPF - Passo Fundo, RS - Brasil

Gilnei Lopes Pimentel, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Mestre em Ciências do Movimento Humano – UDESC, Professor do Curso de Fisioterapia da UPF - Passo Fundo, RS - Brasil

Leonardo Calegari, Universidade de Passo Fundo

Doutor em Ciências da Saúde - UFCSPA, Professor do Curso de Fisioterapia da UPF, Passo Fundo, RS - Brasil.

Published

2017-04-19

How to Cite

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Casanova DF, Santos JT, Martins C de Q, Siqueira L de O, Younes S, Wibelinger LM, et al. Effect of supplementation with omega-3 associated with hydrotherapy in elderly with osteoarthritis of the knee: randomized controlled trial. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 19 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];15(4):621-7. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6729

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