Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Investigating physical inactivity and associated health parameters in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors' conclusion
Physical activity level is associated with functional exercise capacity and knee muscle strength in patients with SLE.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Participants
- 41 patients
- Exposure
- Physical activity below vs above 5000 steps per day
- Outcome
- Physical activity level (steps per day by wearable activity tracker) and its association with peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity, pain, dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety and depression
Methodological detailswearable activity tracker (Mi Band four smart band)
- Wearable activity tracker (Mi Band four smart band)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Daily steps (activity tracker)
Steps per day, all patients with SLE (mean ± SD as printed)
4384.43 ± 1558.21 steps per day
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Investigating physical inactivity and associated health parameters in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus. Published 9 August 2024. doi:10.
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