Strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand (SARAH): design of a randomised controlled trial of a hand and upper limb exercise intervention - ISRCTN89936343

Strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand (SARAH): design of a randomised controlled trial of a hand and upper limb exercise intervention - ISRCTN89936343

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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) commonly affects the hands and wrists with inflammation, deformity, pain, weakness and restricted mobility leading to reduced function. The effectiveness of exercise for RA hands is uncertain, although evide...

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Main Authors: Adams Jo, Bridle Chris, Dosanjh Sukhdeep, Heine Peter, Lamb Sarah E, Lord Joanne, McConkey Christopher, Nichols Vivien, Toye Francine, Underwood Martin R, Williams Mark A, Williamson Esther M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Randomised controlled trial
Rheumatoid arthritis
Exercise
Hand
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/230

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