Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Summary

There are limited studies in the literature evaluating upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle functions and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate upper extremity exercise capacity, hand grip strength and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Inclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

* Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis,
* Between the ages of 18-75 years,
* Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Inclusion criteria for the healthy control group

* Between the ages of 18-75 years,
* Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusion criteria for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

* Those with serious cardiopulmonary, neurological, neuromuscular, orthopedic and other systemic diseases or other diseases affecting physical functions,
* Those who have participated in a planned exercise program in the last three months
* Those with cognitive impairment that will cause difficulty in understanding and following exercise test instructions
* Patients with contraindications for exercise testing or exercise training according to the American Sports Medicine Association will not be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria for the healthy control group

* Those with any diagnosed chronic or systemic disease,
* Those who smoke 10 packs x years or more,
* Those who have pneumonia or any acute infection,
* Healthy individuals with any psychiatric disorder will not be included in the study.

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