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August 17, 2025VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPYOpen Access

Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Interventions for Hand Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

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PJPathak JayaADA S DeepakDNDond Nilesh

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Systematic review evaluates physiotherapy's impact on hand function in rheumatoid arthritis patients, suggesting effective interventions.

Key Points

  • Strengthening exercises significantly improve hand function and reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
  • Analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials revealed common physiotherapy interventions include theraputty and proprioceptive training.
  • CareHand program and Yijinjing exercise were particularly effective for enhancing overall hand dexterity.
  • Therapeutic exercises support better quality of life by reducing pain and morning stiffness associated with hand dysfunction.

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Jaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23652b210217d64774142https://doi.org/10.46858/vimsjpt.71010
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