Exercise for rheumatoid arthritis.
The approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis is changing. Greater emphasis on the exercise component of physical therapy can improve patients' muscle strength, endurance, and emotional well-being, and may even result in decreased joint inflammation.
Forrest
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albany Medical College, NY, USA.
Rynes
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D001510:Bed Rest; D017679:Cryotherapy; D015444:Exercise; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods