"Physical Activity Assessment in Tunisian Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to Controls"

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) is defined as “any movement produced by skeletal muscles responsible for increased energy expenditure” [2]. It is a major determinant of the health status of individuals in the general population and specifically in patients with rheumatic diseases (RD) including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Nowadays, the health benefits of PA are well documented, and a positive effect is reported on the quality of life of RA patients [2]. Recently, recommendations for exercise prescription during RA have been announced [3]. However, physical inactivity appears to be more ABSTRACT