https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2008.242

The rehabilitative approach in rheumatoid arthritis

Vol. 60 No. 4 (2008)
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G. Arioli
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S. Maddali Bongi
N. Pappone
The rehabilitative approach for the patient with rheumatoid arthritis should be early, global and complementary to an early pharmacological therapy, in the context of a multidisciplinary approach, that should include physicians with different specialties and other health professionals. Evaluation scales assessing disability and quality of life are necessary for the rehabilitative approach. These can be classified in 2 groups: specific tools and generic tools, each evaluating different components of the health status. After the evaluation and the definition of the aims of the rehabilitation, a rehabilitative project, potentially including physical therapies, therapeutic exercises, occupational therapy and orthosis should be defined.

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Arioli, G., Maddali Bongi, S., & Pappone, N. (2008). The rehabilitative approach in rheumatoid arthritis. Reumatismo, 60(4), 242–248. https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2008.242

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