In a nutshell This study examined if different types of hand exercises can improve hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The authors concluded that techniques used to improve grip strength can lead to an improvement in hand function. Some background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are affected by swelling and pain in their...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of different types of hand exercises in women with rheumatoid arthritis or hand osteoarthritis. The authors concluded that some hand exercises may not be as effective as others for treating arthritis. Some background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and hand osteoarthritis (HOA) experience...
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In a nutshell This study explored the use of specific hand exercises to improve hand function in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The results showed that a tailored hand exercise program improved hand strength and flexibility. Some background RA is a chronic autoimmune disease (when the immune system attacks healthy tissue) that causes...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed the effect of mechanical stress on the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the hands. Some background In RA, high levels of immune system proteins are generated. This causes inflammation, leading to chronic pain and structural damage in the joints. An X-ray based imaging technique called...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the clinical effectiveness of hand exercise and joint protection sessions for adults with hand osteoarthritis. Some background Osteoarthritis mainly affects older or overweight adults and is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. It is also the leading cause of disability in older adults, with...
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