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    Jumping into the deep-end: results from a pilot impact evaluation of a community-based aquatic exercise program

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    Authors
    Barker, A.
    Talevski, J.
    Morello, R.
    Nolan, G.
    de Silva, R.
    Briggs, Andrew
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Barker, A. and Talevski, J. and Morello, R. and Nolan, G. and de Silva, R. and Briggs, A. 2015. Jumping into the deep-end: results from a pilot impact evaluation of a community-based aquatic exercise program. Clinical Rheumatology. 35 (6): pp. 1593-1601.
    Source Title
    Clinical Rheumatology
    DOI
    10.1007/s10067-015-3096-6
    ISSN
    0770-3198
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
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    The final publication is available at Springer via http://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-015-3096-6

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45371
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This multi-center quasi-experimental pilot study aimed to evaluate changes in pain, joint stiffness, physical function, and quality of life over 12 weeks in adults with musculoskeletal conditions attending ‘Waves’ aquatic exercise classes. A total of 109 adults (mean age, 65.2 years; range, 24–93 years) with musculoskeletal conditions were recruited across 18 Australian community aquatic centers. The intervention is a peer-led, 45 min, weekly aquatic exercise class including aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance exercises (n = 67). The study also included a control group of people not participating in Waves or other formal exercise (n = 42). Outcomes were measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and EuroQoL five dimensions survey (EQ-5D) at baseline and 12 weeks. Satisfaction with Waves classes was also measured at 12 weeks. Eighty two participants (43 Waves and 39 control) completed the study protocol and were included in the analysis. High levels of satisfaction with classes were reported by Waves participants. Over 90 % of participants reported Waves classes were enjoyable and would recommend classes to others. Waves participants demonstrated improvements in WOMAC and EQ-5D scores however between-group differences did not reach statistical significance. Peer-led aquatic exercise classes appear to improve pain, joint stiffness, physical function and quality of life for people with musculoskeletal conditions. The diverse study sample is likely to have limited the power to detect significant changes in outcomes. Larger studies with an adequate follow-up period are needed to confirm effects.

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