Physical Activity and it’s role in Navigating extra-Articular Symptoms of Rheumatic Diseases
Regular, tailored exercise is vital for managing rheumatic diseases, helping to alleviate fatigue, improve cognitive function, and enhance emotional well-being. Physical activity promotes better sleep, reduces inflammation, and empowers patients to navigate their condition more effectively.
To discover more how physical activity plays a role in navigating the extra-articular symptoms of rheumatic diseases refer to:
- It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Sleep Issues in Rheumatic Diseases
- It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Fatigue and Cognitive Dysfunction in Rheumatic Diseases
Physical Activity Resources
The Arthritis Foundation
- Best Exercises For Rheumatoid Arthritis Educational Program
- Fitness Solutions: Balance, Flexibility and Therapeutic Exercises for Arthritis Webinar
Versus Arthritis
- Exercise With Arthritis Online Educational Program
- Exercise With Arthritis Youtube Channel
- Let’s Move With Leon 12 Week Activity Programme and Tracker PDF
Arthritis Research Canada and University of British Columbia
- 30-Day Exercise Challenge for Arthritis
- Arthritis At Home Exercise Guide for Arthritis
- Strong With Arthritis Education Series
- I START: Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis Strength Training Guide
- ISTART PDF
- Indoor Exercise Snacks Higher Intensity by Arthritis Consumer Experts Arthritis At Home Youtube
The Arthritis Society
- Unlocking Physical Activity With Assistive Devices Webinar
- How To Get Active Again To Help Manage Arthritis Webinar
- The Arthritis Society and Julia McNally Yoga for Arthritis – Breathing
- The Arthritis Society and Julia McNally A Warrior Series
National Axial Spondylarthritis Society
- Exercise Matters – Take Charge – Take Action Guide
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Arthritis Australia
References
- 2022 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet, and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 2023 EULAR recommendations for the management of fatigue in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
- Benefits of exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial of a patient-specific exercise programme (2014)
- The Effect of Exercise on Sleep and Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study (2020)
Patient Perspectives
- Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis Isn’t a Walk in the Park
- Hiking with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Small Victory Over My Disease
- I Was Scared of Strength Training Because of My Rheumatoid Arthritis. Here’s How I Got Over It