Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which not only affects the joints but
can also impact on general well-being and risk for cardiovascular disease. Regular physical …

This paper aims to highlight the importance of exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and to demonstrate the multitude of beneficial effects that properly designed exercise …

Background: Patients with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA) are less physically active than
the general population, while the benefits of physical activity (PA) have been well …

Objective To assess the efficacy of a multifaceted counseling intervention at improving
physical activity participation and patient outcomes. Methods We recruited people with …

Objective: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis perceive reduced quality of life in several
domains, such as physical health, level of independence, environment and personal beliefs …

Background Current guidelines emphasize an active lifestyle in the management of knee
osteoarthritis (OA), but up to 90% of patients with OA are inactive. In a previous study, we …

Objective To examine the daily life patterns of both pain and fatigue symptoms and objective
physical activity (using ambulatory monitoring) in women with symptomatic lower extremity …

Background: Physical activity can improve health outcomes in people with knee
osteoarthritis (OA); however, participation in physical activity is very low in this population …

OBJECTIVES: Exercise is reported to improve function for people with ankylosing spondylitis
(AS) but it is not clear if this effect is causal or if patients with milder disease find it easier to …

Objective To evaluate the effects of a revised 6‐week walking program for adults with
arthritis, Walk With Ease (WWE), delivered in 2 formats, instructor‐led group or self‐directed …