Exercise and RA
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I have RA which is reasonably well controlled on sulphasalzine, prednisolone and methotrexate. I walk and swim but have heard that intensive aerobic exercise and gym work using a swiss exercise ball is very beneficial without radiological evidence of joint deterioration. I would be grateful for your comments. JS 62 recently retired anaesthesiologist. Thanks |
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I agree that aerobic exercise would be of benefit, particularly with the recent evidence of increased risk of heart disease in RA. However, I am not aware of any study showing the benefits of aerobic exercise in preventing radiographic damage. |
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