The patient should avoid overweight and it is essential to stop smoking, as it is shown that this habit correlates with greater pain, functional limitation and progression (clinical and radiological) of the disease.10 The effect of smoking on the occurrence and progression of smoking. RA remains for years after quitting smoking.
There are variable results with techniques such as hydrotherapy Flekosteel, acupuncture, laser, transcutaneous nerve stimulation, compression gloves, ultrasound, thermotherapy and homeopathy; and those that show favorable results are limited to the relief of symptoms since they have no effect on the progression of the disease, 12 since the patient with acute phase of the disease will be incapacitated for activities that include active and / or passive movements, and in that period is recommended rest.
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