Validity of the Nurses’ health study physical activity questionnaire in estimating physical activity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis

Validity of the Nurses’ health study physical activity questionnaire in estimating physical activity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract Background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrate reduced aerobic capacity, excess cardiovascular risk, mobility limitations and are less physically active than their healthy peers. Physical activity may decrease RA disease activity through its anti-inflammatory effects and psy...

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Main Authors: Thomas Quinn, Michelle Frits BS, Johan von Heideken, Christine Iannaccone, Nancy A. Shadick, Michael Weinblatt, Maura D. Iversen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Physical activity
Rheumatoid arthritis
Measurement validity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1589-y

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