Physical activity in rheumatoid arthritis

Physical activity confers health benefits in the general population and should also be applied to people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, there is a need for more research in this area. The aim of this thesis was thus to explore attitudes to physical activity, to identify correlates and predictors for self-reported physical activity and general health perception, and to investigate the applicability of aerobic fitness testing among patients with RA. Sixteen patients were recruited for a phenomenographic study (I). A sample of 556 patients (median age 56 years, disease duration