The Effect of Eight Weeks of Hand-Selected Strength Training and Cinnamon-Honey Supplementation on Strength and Range of Motion of Wrist Joint in Elderly Women with Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis is one of the articular disorders. This disorder causes pain, impaired physical function and thus affecting the quality of life of individuals by limiting individual independence. Objectives: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of hand-selected strength training and cinnamon-honey supplementation on strength and range of motion of wrist joint in elderly women with osteoarthritis. Methods: In this study, 48 women with hand-osteoarthritis were selected and randomly divided into four groups (strength training, cinnamon-honey supplementation, combinatory and control). The training group underwent the hand-selected strength training; the second group used honey and cinnamon powder supplement for 8 weeks and once a day. The third group also received hand-selected training and cinnamon and honey supplements simultaneously. The fourth group also participated in this study as a control group without any training or supplementation. Patients’ wrist strength and range of motion were measured before and after applying the independent variables and were compared. Results: The results showed that by applying the strength training and cinnamon-honey supplementary as well as the combination of training and supplementary have had a positive effect on strength and range of motion of wrist in fact, 8 weeks of resistance training and using cinnamon-honey supplements in women with hand osteoarthritis have led to a increases. Conclusions: Therefore, it is recommended to use resistance training with cinnamon and honey supplements to accelerate the recovery of the disease.