Aerobic Exercise
for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Structured aerobic exercise is safe and effective for rheumatoid arthritis, improving cardiovascular health, reducing fatigue, and maintaining function — despite the counterintuitive fear of worsening joint damage.
How it works
Reduces systemic inflammation via anti-inflammatory myokine release. Improves cardiovascular risk — elevated in RA. Does not increase disease activity or accelerate joint damage when appropriately dosed.
What to watch for
Exercise during acute flares with significant joint swelling should be modified — avoid loaded exercise on acutely inflamed joints. Water-based exercise and cycling are preferred. Supervised by physiotherapist initially.
Community experience
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