Evidence for Exercise Therapy in Elderly Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review

Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku 2026 Open access

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Authors: Masashi Aoyagi, HIDERU ITO, Ryota Kuratsubo, Yuki Shiota, TAKAYUKI KOMATSU, Yuji Takazawa
DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.jmj26-0035-s
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Abstract

Background Owing to the extension of life expectancy and advances in medication, the number of elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is increasing. Exercise therapy has been shown to be effective in patients with RA. However, as the current evidence includes patients ranging from young to elderly, there is a lack of evidence specifically focusing solely on elderly patients. In this study, we aimed to review the evidence for the effects of exercise therapy on elderly patients with RA.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Physical Activity and Health Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
Volume
72
Issue
Suppl_1
Pages
40–40
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN