Seasonal Variation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The prevalance rate of Rheumatoid arthris in India is 0.28- 0.7% of adult population ,which accounts to a large number of peple considering the population of the country.Globally the prevalance rate is 1% increasing with age and peking with 35 to 50 years of age.many researhers have reported seasonal based flare up of RA in all kinds of population.certain population experiences an acute flare up in winters some in summers and certai poupltaion have a worsening RA which aggrevates with time.If we as physiotherpist are able to find out specific duration of flareups so can we curtail the disease or can making changes in location prevent ra.
researhrs have mainly documented atomspheric pressure ,humidy and temperature as the main markers that leads to flare ups.
Influence of seasonal parameters on joints[edit | edit source]
Atmospheric Pressure:it is said to be the main culprit for the joint pai. Changes in barometric pressure may make your tendons, muscles, and any scar tissue expand and contract, and that can create pain in joints affected by arthritis. Low temperatures can also make the fluid inside joints thicker, so they feel stiffer.
role of physiotherapy[edit | edit source]
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