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Evaluation of Changes in Hydration and Body Cell Mass with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis after Exercise Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Published on: July 14, 2023
[Moderate intensive exercise has a positive effect in rheumatoid arthritis]
Christina H Stenström1, Nina Sturk
1Institutionen Neurotec, sektionen för sjukgymnastik, Karolinska institutet, enheten för sjukgymnastik, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Huddinge, Sweden. christina.stenstrom@neurotec.ki.se
Abstract:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often confers disability and increased risk of coronary heart disease and premature death. Decreased body functions and psychological obstacles in the individual with RA, and health care workers' fear of causing short-term and long-term aggravation of the disease, might represent barriers to starting and maintaining physical activity. However, there is now good evidence for the safety and benefit of moderately intensive exercise for individuals with RA. Thus, these people should be recommended, and actively supported in, physical activity.
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