A recently published scoping review of strength training recommendations for patients with rheumatoid arthritis included numerous suggestions for encouraging patients. Of note for LER readers:
- Adaptive devices such as padded gloves, wrist orthoses, shoes, and insoles can be use used to lessen pain associated with joint deformities.
- Adaptive devices can be used to reduce pain during exercise (eg padded gloves when holding weights, elevated blocks under the heels during squats, adapted shoes or insoles).
Source: Wu ML, Ma JS, Tsui K, Hoens AM, Li LC. Tailoring strength training prescriptions for people with rheumatoid arthritis: a scoping review. Am J Lifestyle Med. Sept 2022 OnlineFirst. DOI: 10.1177/15598276221125415.
