Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Resistance Training in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis

"Underwent resistance exercise twice a week, for twelve weeks. The IG patients performed resistance exercises for the following muscles group: upper limbs, lower limbs and trunk.~It was carried out two exercises for major muscle groups and one exercise for small muscles. The exercises were divided in 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each muscle group. The intensity of the exercises were 60% of one-maximum repetition (1RM).~The exercise program involved pectoral exercises: crucifix and seat supine; biceps: alternated screw; triceps: triceps pulley; back: standing handsaw and pulled ahead; quadriceps: leg extensor and finally gluteo: standing hips extension."