Effectiveness and safety of strength training in rheumatoid arthritis.

摘要: PURPOSE OF REVIEW As muscle weakness is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), strength training considered to be an important cornerstone of the nonpharmacological treatment. The methods have varied widely between studies. Thus, purpose this review discuss effectiveness and safety but also basic principles specificity training. RECENT FINDINGS Moderate or high-intensity has been effective well-tolerated method increase maintain arthritis. No deleterious effects on disease activity pain were observed. More information needed regarding long-term functional capacity, bone mineral density, radiologic progression. SUMMARY programs better RA than low-intensity programs. type exercises, intensity, frequency are key factors It is, however, essential routine obtain benefits from it.