Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With RA

Investigation of the Relationship Between Grip Endurance, Disability of Upper Extremity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Upper extremity functions affect the quality of life at different levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the current literature; it has been shown that grip endurance is associated with upper limb functions. However, there is no study investigating the relationship between grip endurance and quality of life in patients with RA. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity, and quality of life in patients with RA.

Inclusion Criteria:

• RA patients were classified according to the ACR 2010 criteria.
• taking regular medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• having a history of trauma or surgery in the upper limb.
• having neurological, cognitive, or psychiatric diseases.