Exercise
Motivational text messages and counselling can boost health of people with rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests
A new study has shown that a combination of text messages and individual counselling sessions can motivate people with rheumatoid arthritis to be more active and resulted in improved patient-reported clinical outcomes. This type of behavioural intervention was effective in reducing daily sitting time by an average of more than two hours in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and also reduced their cholesterol. Continue reading
Supporting autonomy may improve motivation for exercise in people with rheumatoid arthritis, says study
While a number of studies have focussed on factors associated with initiating physical activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis, little attention has been given to factors contributing to the maintenance of exercise. Continue reading
Pedometers – the new prescription for rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests
According to recently published research, using a pedometer to measure the number of steps taken in the day has been linked to lower fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Fatigue is a common problem for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. This fatigue can sometimes lead people to shy away from any exercise, which can then contribute to a cycle of more fatigue and less physical activity. Continue reading
Exercise associated with prevention of low back pain finds large international study
Exercise, either alone or in combination with education, may reduce the risk of low back pain, according to a review of the medical literature published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Continue reading
Exercise programmes can decrease pain and improve mobility for older people, says new US research
A low-impact exercise programme is improving quality of life for many older adults with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Continue reading
