Effects of rehabilitation for pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to find evidence for the effectiveness of rehabilitation for pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [Subjects and Methods] A systematic review was conducted of MEDLINE, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and OVID, for stu...

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Published inJournal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 304 - 308
Main Authors Park, Youngju, Chang, Moonyoung
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.01.2016
Subjects
Pain
Rehabilitation
Review
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Pain
Rehabilitation
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Summary:[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to find evidence for the effectiveness of rehabilitation for pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [Subjects and Methods] A systematic review was conducted of MEDLINE, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and OVID, for studies published from July 2005 to July 2015. We extracted data regarding patients, intervention, comparison, and outcomes, and assessed the methodological quality of the data. [Results] Nine randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of pain relief in patients with rheumatoid arthritis were found. [Conclusion] Physical therapy and occupational therapy can reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis.
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ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.28.304