Comparing the Efficacy of Exercise Interventions and Conventional Therapies in Enhancing Functional Mobility for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis affects well-being and requires careful management. Flexible approaches are needed due to the disease's systemic and age-specific impacts. Exercise is encouraged by the limits of medicinal therapy. Social restrictions may promote inactivity, especially for RA patients, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional settings have downsides, but home training may help. This study fills gaps on home-based exercise's effect on RA pain and mobility. Home-based chronic illness management and patient-centered treatment are emphasised in shifting healthcare dynamics. The study may improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment and teach doctors how to adapt.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 0.5% to 1.5% of the world's population and damages synovial joints. Joint destruction and systemic repercussions characterise this chronic inflammatory disease, which mostly affects women aged 30–55. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed RA management, leading to home-based activity programmes for patient safety and long-term health. RA management, COVID-19 difficulties, and flexible, patient-centered therapy are examined in this study.

Result: Systemic RA shortens life, damages joints, disables, and reduces quality of life. The global prevalence of RA is 0.5%–1.5%. RA patients struggle with COVID-19 control strategies that emphasise social distance and home activities. These programmes are useful for lowering socioeconomic restrictions. The study compares home exercise to standard therapy for RA patients' functional mobility. Six weeks of home-based or traditional exercises were given to 30 adults aged 30-60. Statistics showed significant improvements in both groups, notably household activities. This study proposes incorporating home exercise into professional practises for RA patients to improve pain management and quality of life, especially globally.

Conclusion: This study shows that RA patients need home-based fitness routines. Due to RA's chronic and systemic impact on joint health and the COVID-19 pandemic, home-based exercises are an effective treatment. In a six-week study of 30 30-60-year-olds, home-based and conventional treatments improved functional mobility and pain management. The home-based exercise group did well, confirming its efficacy. The study advises adding home-based exercise regimens to RA care to empower individuals to improve their quality of life and control health concerns