The effects of resistance training in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome.

An RT program was safe and effective in improving fatigue, pain, functional capacity, emotional aspects, vitality, and subjective perception of disease activity by the patient in women with pSS. Key Points • This is the first study to evaluate the effects of a resistance training program on fatigue in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome. • A resistance training program was shown to be effective in improving fatigue in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome. • A resistance training program is well-tolerated, has good compliance, and is not associated with serious adverse effects in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome.