Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is RA?
A
Chronic autoimmune disease causing swelling/pain/stiffness
2
Q
NICE Guidelines
A
- improve general fitness and encourage regular exercise
- learn exercises for enhancing joint flexibility, muscle strength and functional impairments
- ST pain relief (TENS/wax bath)
3
Q
Precuations/Contraindications
A
- high-impact exercises - increase stress in joints/damage joint structures
- improper body alignment
- locking of joints
- rapid/jerky/uncontrolled movements
4
Q
Medications
A
NSAIDS, corticosteroids, DMARDS (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)
DMARDs block the effect of chemicals released when immune system attack joints
