RA primarily affects the synovium, the lining of the joints, causing chronic inflammation that can lead to joint damage. It is a systemic disease, meaning it can also affect other tissues throughout the body, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels.
Tailored exercises to maintain or improve range of motion, strengthen muscles around the joints, and improve overall fitness and function. Low-impact aerobic exercises like swimming or cycling can be beneficial.
Techniques such as heat or cold therapy, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), and soft tissue massage to relieve pain and muscle tension.
Education on how to protect joints during daily activities, including the use of assistive devices if necessary, to minimize stress on affected joints.
Training in work simplification and energy conservation to help manage fatigue and optimize physical activity.
Gentle mobilisation techniques can help maintain joint flexibility and reduce stiffness.
Exercising in a warm-water pool can reduce the load on the joints while providing resistance for muscle strengthening and improving range of motion.
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