Physical inactivity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Data from twenty-one countries in a cross-sectional, international study

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Sokka T., Hakkinen A., Kautiainen H., Maillefert J. F., Toloza S., Hansen T. M., ...More

ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM-ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH, vol.59, no.1, pp.42-50, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 59 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1002/art.23255
• Journal Name: ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM-ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.42-50
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. Regular physical activity is associated with decreased morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been advised to limit physical exercise. We studied the prevalence of physical activity and associations with demographic and disease-related variables in patients with RA from 21 countries.