Long-term health-enhancing physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis - the PARA 2010 study

Long-term health-enhancing physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis - the PARA 2010 study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suffer increased risk of disability andpremature mortality. Health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) could be one importantfactor to reduce this risk. Rising health care costs call for the devel...

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Main Authors: Nordgren Birgitta, Fridén Cecilia, Demmelmaier Ingrid, Bergström Gunnar, Opava Christina H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Arthritis
Behavior change
Exercise therapy
Social Cognitive Theory
Intervention study
Longitudinal study
Muscle function
Perceived health
Resistance training
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/397

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