2021 EULAR recommendations regarding lifestyle behaviours and work participation to prevent progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
Methodological detailssystematic reviews, multidisciplinary taskforce
- Systematic reviews
- Multidisciplinary taskforce
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Exercise is safe and benefits pain and disability, particularly in OA and axSpA.
A healthy, balanced diet is important for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).
People with RMDs and health professionals should work together to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Small amounts of alcohol are unlikely to negatively affect RMD outcomes, although people with RA and gout may be at risk of flares after moderate alcohol consumption.
Smokers should be supported to quit.
Work participation may have benefits on RMD outcomes and should be discussed in consultations.
Original publication
2021 EULAR recommendations regarding lifestyle behaviours and work participation to prevent progression of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Ann Rheum Dis. Published 8 March 2022. doi:10.
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