I received several comments in response to my recent article about the limited number of people with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise. Some commented that they enjoy walking or other low impact exercises. But others stated that exercise just isn't an option most of the time because of the constant pain, swelling and lack of energy that they... Read more
The People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, is a land-based program that helps people with rheumatoid arthritis incorporate exercise into their lives. Participants meet for 1 hour, twice a week for 8 weeks. The program is offered at fitness centers, churches, senior-centers and other community... Read more
Less than 15% of people with rheumatoid arthritis exercise 3 or more times a week That uninspiring statistic comes from a recent international study of the exercise habits of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Even more alarming, the study found that about 70% of people with rheumatoid arthritis perform no regular physical activity. ... Read more
A study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care and Research found that RA patient are nearly twice as likely to develop herpes zoster (also known as shingles) as people without RA. This large, dual country population-based study also found that people with RA who take DMARDs or oral corticosteroids seem to be at higher risk than people... Read more
I recently came across an article in USA Today discussing a study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research. The study studied data from doctor's offices and emergency rooms across the country in order to estimate the prevalence of arthritis in children. The study found that about 300,000 kids in this country have... Read more
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