Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation-Assisted Exercise Training

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation-Assisted Exercise Training in Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of asynchronously implemented telerehabilitation-supported respiratory physiotherapy and function-oriented trunk stabilization exercises, which have not been previously applied in individuals with RA-IAH.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with RA according to the 2010 EULAR/American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria
• Individuals with RA-associated Interstitial Lung Disease
• Individuals aged ≥18
• Agreeing to attend regular training throughout the study
• Having access to the internet and a computer

Exclusion Criteria:

• 10 pack-year smoking history
• Surgery or arthroscopic surgery within the last year
• Having any neurological or psychological disease that may prevent participation
• Patient's inability to comply with evaluation and education
• Having a psychiatric disease that will affect cooperation
• Individuals with serious functional limitations and cardiopulmonary and/or neurological disease unrelated to RA