Importance of physical training of rheumatic patients

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systematic disease which affects synovial joints. The inflammatory process begins in the synovial membranes. Going progressively it destroys cartilage and bone and leads to destruction of all parts of joints bringing severe deformities. The proper physical exercises for rheumatic patients are intended to limit the reflectory muscle tension, to enlarge the range of motion, to strengthen muscle force and to improve physical fitness. Physical exercises should not damage the rheumatoid joints but they should be performed with the limitation of joint surface loading.