Supplement 1
User Queries for Database Searches
PubMed
exercise AND arthritis OR exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia OR exercise AND
rheumatoid arthritis OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing spondylitis OR exercise
AND gout OR exercise AND rheumatic AND ((“1980/01/01”[PDat]:“2008/01/01”[PDat]) AND
(Humans[Mesh]) AND (Randomized Trial [ptyp]) AND adult[MeSH]))
EMBASE
‘exercise’/exp AND ‘arthritis’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND ‘osteoarthritis’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND
‘fibromyalgia’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND rheumatoid AND ‘arthritis’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND
‘lupus’/exp OR ‘exercise’/esp AND ankylosing AND ‘spondylitis’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND
‘gout’/exp OR ‘exercise’/exp AND rheumatic AND [randomized controlled trial]/lim AND
[humans]/lim AND ([adult]/lim OR [aged]/lim) AND [embase/lim AND [01-01-1980]sd NOT [0101-2008]sd AND [1980-2008]py
CENTRAL
“exercise AND arthritis OR exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia OR exercise AND
rheumatoid arthritis OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing spondylitis OR exercise
AND gout OR exercise AND rheumatic in Title, Abstract or Keywords, from 1980 to 2007 in The
CENTRAL Central Register of Controlled Trials”
CINAHL
Search Terms – TI (exercise AND arthritis OR exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia
OR exercise AND rheumatoid arthritis OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing
spondylitis OR exercise AND gout OR exercise AND rheumatic) or AB (exercise AND arthritis OR
exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia OR exercise AND rheumatoid arthritis
OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing spondylitis OR exercise AND gout OR
exercise AND rheumatic)
Limiters and Expanders – Publication year from: 1980-2008; Published Date from 198001-200801;
Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article; Age Groups: All Adult
SPORTDiscus
Search Terms – TI (exercise AND arthritis OR exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia
OR exercise AND rheumatoid arthritis OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing
spondylitis OR exercise AND gout OR exercise AND rheumatic) or AB (exercise AND arthritis OR
exercise AND osteoarthritis OR exercise AND fibromyalgia OR exercise AND rheumatoid arthritis
OR exercise AND lupus OR exercise AND ankylosing spondylitis OR exercise AND gout OR
exercise AND rheumatic)
Limiters and Expanders – Year published from: 1980-2008; English Abstract Available; Publication Type:
Journal Article
Dissertation Abstracts Online
(ti: exercise AND ti: arthritis OR ti: exercise AND ti: osteoarthritis OR ti: exercise AND ti: fibromyalgia OR
ti: exercise AND (ti: rheumatoid and ti: arthritis) OR ti: exercise AND ti: lupus OR ti: exercise AND
(ti: ankylosing and ti: spondylitis) OR ti: exercise AND ti: gout OR ti: exercise AND ti: rheumatic)
or (ab: exercise AND ab: arthritis OR ab: exercise AND ab: osteoarthritis OR ab: exercise AND ab:
fibromyalgia OR ab: exercise AND (ab: rheumatoid and ab: arthritis) OR ab: exercise AND ab:
lupus OR ab: exercise AND (ab: ankylosing and ab: spondylitis) OR ab: exercise AND ab: gout OR
ab: exercise AND ab: rheumatic) and yr: 1980-2008
Supplement 2
References for Included Articles
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progressive strength training in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
Journal of Rheumatology 28:1655-1665.
[2] Cochrane T, Davey RC, Edwards SMM (2005) Randomised controlled trial of the cost-effectiveness of
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[3] DaCosta D, Abrahamowicz M, Lowensteyn I, Bernatsky S, Dritsa M, Fitzcharles MA, Dobkin PL (2005).
A randomized clinical trial of an individualized home-based exercise programme for women with
fibromyalgia. Rheumatology (Oxford) 44:1422-1427.
[4] Ettinger WH Jr, Burns R, Messier SP, Applegate W, Rejeski WJ, Morgan T, Shumaker S, Berry MJ,
O'Toole M, Monu J, Craven T (1997). A randomized trial comparing aerobic exercise and resistance
exercise with a health education program in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: The Fitness
Arthritis and Seniors Trial (FAST). Journal of the American Medical Association 277:25-31.
[5] Eungpinichpong W (1998). The efficacy of physical exercise programmes for patients with
osteoarthritis of the knee as determined by clinical and gait parameters. Dunedin, New Zealand:
University of Otago.
[6] Finset A, Wigers SH, Gotestam KG (2004). Depressed mood impedes pain treatment response in
patients with fibromyalgia. Journal of Rheumatology 31:976-980.
[7] Foley A, Halbert J, Hewitt T, Crotty M (2003). Does hydrotherapy improve strength and physical
function in patients with osteoarthritis--a randomised controlled trial comparing a gym based and a
hydrotherapy based strengthening programme. Annals of Rheumatic Disease 62:1162-1167.
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Arthritis and Rheumatism 57:407-414.
[9] Gowans SE, deHueck A, Voss S, Silaj A, Abbey SE, Reynolds WJ (2001). Effect of a randomized,
controlled trial of exercise on mood and physical function in individuals with fibromyalgia. Arthritis
and Rheumatism 45:519-529.
[10]Gusi N, Tomas-Carus P, Hakkinen A, Hakkinen K, Ortega-Alonso A (2006). Exercise in waist-high
warm water decreases pain and improves health-related quality of life and strength in the lower
extremities in women with fibromyalgia. Arthritis and Rheumatism 55:66-73.
[11]Hakkinen A, Hakkinen K, Hannonen P, Alen M (2001). Strength training induced adaptations in
neuromuscular function of premenopausal women with fibromyalgia: comparison with healthy
women. Annals of Rheumatic Disease 60:21-26.
[12]Hansen TM, Hansen G, Langgaard AM, Rasmussen JO (1993). Long term physical training in
rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized trial with different training programs and blinded observers.
Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 22:107-112.
[13]Harkcom TM, Lampman RM, Banwell BF, Castor CW (1985). Therapeutic value of graded aerobic
exercise training in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism 28:32-39.
[14]Keefe FJ, Blumenthal J, Baucom D, Affleck G, Waugh R, Caldwell DS, Beaupre P, Kashikar-Zuck S,
Wright K, Egert J, Lefebvre J (2004). Effects of spouse-assisted coping skills training and exercise
training in patients with osteoarthritic knee pain: a randomized controlled study. Pain 110:539-549.
[15]King SJ, Wessel J, Bhambhani Y, Sholter D, Maksymowych W (2002). The effects of exercise and
education, individually or combined, in women with fibromyalgia. Journal of Rheumatology 29:26202627.
[16]Kingsley JD, Panton LB, Toole T, Sirithienthad P, Mathis R, McMillan V (2005). The effects of a 12week strength-training program on strength and functionality in women with fibromyalgia. Archives
of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 86:1713-1721.
[17]Komatireddy GR, Leitch RW, Cella K, Browning G, Minor M (1997). Efficacy of low load resistive
muscle training in patients with rheumatoid arthritis functional class II and III. Journal of
Rheumatology 24:1531-1539.
[18]Lim HJ, Moon YI, Lee MS (2005). Effects of home-based daily exercise therapy on joint mobility, daily
activity, pain, and depression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Rheumatology International
25:225-229.
[19]Mengshoel AM, Komnaes HB, Forre O (1992). The effects of 20 weeks of physical fitness training in
female patients with fibromyalgia. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 10:345-349.
[20]Messier SP, Loeser RF, Miller GD et al. Exercise and dietary weight loss in overweight and obese
older adults with knee osteoarthritis: the Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial (2004). Arthritis
and Rheumatism 50:1501-1510.
[21]Munguia-Izquierdo D, Legaz-Arrese A (2007). Exercise in warm water decreases pain and improves
cognitive function in middle-aged women with fibromyalgia. Clinical and Experimental
Rheumatology 25:823-830.
[22]Neuberger GB, Aaronson LS, Gajewski B, Embretson SE, Cagle PE, Loudon JK, Miller PA (2007).
Predictors of exercise and effects of exercise on symptoms, function, aerobic fitness, and disease
outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism 57:943-952.
[23]Nichols DS, Glenn TM (1994). Effects of aerobic exercise on pain perception, affect, and level of
disability in individuals with fibromyalgia. Physical Therapy 74:327-332.
[24]O'Reilly SC, Muir KR, Doherty M (1999). Effectiveness of home exercise on pain and disability from
osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomised controlled trial. Annals of Rheumatic Disease 58:15-19.
[25]Patrick DL, Ramsey SD, Spencer AC, Kinne S, Belza B, Topolski TD (2001). Economic evaluation of
aquatic exercise for persons with osteoarthritis. Medical Care 39:413-424.
[26]Peloquin L, Bravo G, Gauthier P, Lacombe G, Billiard JS (1999). Effects of a cross-training exercise
program in persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical
Rheumatology 5:126-136.
[27]Rogind H, Bibow-Nielsen B, Jensen B, Moller HC, Frimodt-Miller H, Bliddal H (1998). The effects of a
physical training program on patients with osteoarthritis of the knees. Archives of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation 79:1421-1427.
[28]Schachter CL, Busch AJ, Peloso PM, Sheppard MS (2003). Effects of short versus long bouts of
aerobic exercise in sedentary women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. Physical
Therapy 83:340-358.
[29]Song R, Lee E, Lam P, Bae S (2003). Effects of tai chi exercise on pain, balance, muscle strength, and
perceived difficulties in physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis: randomized clinical
trial. Journal of Rheumatology 30:2039-2044.
[30]Suomi R, Collier D (2003). Effects of arthritis exercise programs on functional fitness and perceived
activities of daily living measures in older adults with arthritis. Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation 84:1589-1594.
[31]Tench CM, McCarthy J, McCurdie I, White PD, D'Cruz DP (2003). Fatigue in systemic lupus
erythematosus: a randomized controlled trial of exercise. Rheumatology (Oxford) 42:1050-1054.
[32]Thorstensson CA, Roos EM, Petersson IF, Ekdahl C (2005). Six-week high-intensity exercise program
for middle-aged patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. BMC
Musculoskeletal Disorders 6:27.
[33]Tomas-Carus P, Hakkinen A, Gusi N, Leal A, Hakkinen K, Ortega-Alonso A (2007). Aquatic training and
detraining on fitness and quality of life in fibromyalgia. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
39:1044-1050.
[34]Valkeinen H, Häkkinen K, Pakarinen A, Hannonen P, Häkkinen A, Airaksinen O, Niemitukia L, Kraemer
WJ, Alén M (2005). Muscle hypertrophy, strength development, and serum hormones during
strength training in elderly women with fibromyalgia. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
34:309-314.
[35]Wang T, Belza B, Elaine Thompson F, Whitney JD, Bennett K (2007). Effects of aquatic exercise on
flexibility, strength and aerobic fitness in adults with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Journal of
Advanced Nursing 57:141-152.
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Supplement 3
Article and Database Indexing Results
Author
Source
Baker et al.
journal
Cochrane et al.
journal
Da Costa et al.
journal
Ettinger et al.
journal
Eungpinichpong
dissertation
Finset et al.
journal
Foley et al.
journal
Fransen et al.
journal
Gowans et al.
journal
Gusi et al.
journal
Hakkinen et al.
journal
Hansen et al.
journal
Harkcom et al.
journal
Keefe et al.
journal
King et al.
journal
Kingsley et al.
journal
Komatireddy et al.
journal
Lim et al.
journal
Mengshoel et al.
journal
Messier et al.
journal
Munguia-Izquierdo et al. journal
Neuberger et al.
journal
Nichols & Glenn
journal
O'Reilly et al.
journal
Patrick et al.
journal
Peloquin et al.
journal
Rogind et al.
journal
Schachter et al.
journal
Song et al.
journal
Suomi & Collier
journal
Tench et al.
journal
Thorstensson et al.
journal
Tomas-Carus et al.
journal
Valkeinen et al.
journal
Wang et al.
journal
Wessel & Quinney
journal
Notes: I, Initial Search; FU, Follow-up
Year
Source
PubMed EMBASE CENTRAL CINAHL SPORTDiscus DAO
2001 J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
FU
2005 Health Technol Assess
I
FU
I
FU
2005 Rheumatology
I
I
I
1997 JAMA
I
I
I
I
FU
1998 Univ of Otago, Dunedin NZ
I
2004 J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
FU
2003 Ann Rheum Dis
I
FU
I
2007 Arthritis Rheum
FU
FU
FU
FU
2001 Arthritis Care Res
I
I
I
I
2006 Arthritis Rheum
I
I
I
FU
2001 Ann Rheum Dis
I
FU
FU
1993 Scand J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
1985 Arthritis Rheum
FU
I
I
2004 Pain
I
FU
I
2002 J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
I
2005 Arch Phys Med Rehabil
I
I
I
I
1997 J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
2005 Rheumatol Int
FU
FU
I
1992 Clin Exp Rheumatol
FU
FU
I
2004 Arthritis Rheum
I
FU
I
I
2007 Clin Exp Rheumatol
FU
FU
FU
2007 Arthritis Rheum
I
FU
FU
1994 Phys Ther
FU
FU
FU
FU
I
1999 Ann Rheum Dis
I
I
I
2001 Med Care
I
I
FU
1999 J Clin Rheumatol
FU
I
I
1998 Arch Phys Med Rehabil
I
I
I
I
2003 Phys Ther
I
FU
I
I
FU
2003 J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
I
2003 Arch Phys Med Rehabil
I
FU
I
I
I
2003 Rheumatology
I
FU
I
2005 BMC Musculoskelet Disord
I
FU
I
2007 Med Sci Sports Exerc
I
I
FU
FU
FU
2005 Scand J Rheumatol
I
FU
I
2007 J Adv Nurs
I
I
I
1984 Physiother Can
I
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