Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune, chronic, recurrent disease that is most commonly associated with joint changes that occur symmetrically in the small joints of the fingers and toes. The disease is progressive, with connective tissue damage and extra-articular disorders, and inevitably leads to disability, impaired quality of life, and reduced survival. The causes of the disease are not fully understood, but risk factors include genetic predisposition, bad habits, obesity, and medication. The incidence among the population is about 1%, while in women, rheumatoid arthritis is 2.5 times more common than in men. The conservative treatment of rheumatoid arthritis most often includes drug therapy, physiotherapy, and psychotherapy. Kinesitherapy, which aims to reduce pain symptoms, prevent joint complications, and treat the motor deficits associated with the disease's systemic and progressive nature, is an important component in the disease's complex treatment.
The aim of the study is to present kinesitherapeutic methods of treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis.
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