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ArticleRheumatology advances in practice2026

Understanding physical activity participation in people living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Julia New-Tolley, Kathryn A Dyer, Susan Lester, Jessica Stanhope, Simon Burnet, Kimberley Ting, Sajini Basnayake, Suman Murthy, Elizabeth Hoon, Susanna Proudman and 1 more

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Julia New-TolleyAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1472-394X
Kathryn A DyerRheumatology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4785-4962
Susan LesterRheumatology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3013-2701
Jessica StanhopeRheumatology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6657-3317
Simon BurnetRheumatology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South, SA, Australia.
Kimberley TingRheumatology SA, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Sajini BasnayakeRheumatology SA, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Suman MurthyMedplus SA, Kent Town, SA, Australia.
Elizabeth HoonAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7077-7902
Susanna ProudmanAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3046-9884
Catherine L HillAdelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8289-4922

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Abstract

Objective: We examined self-reported physical activity (PA) levels [metabolic equivalents expended (METs)/week and muscle strengthening/resistance activities] in Australians with RA and explored related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire assessed whether participants met PA guidelines-defined as >600 METs-min/week of activity and two or more muscle strengthening sessions/week of at least 10 min duration. The questionnaire also collected demographics, RA characteristics including disease activity using the RAPID3 assessment, barriers and support from health professionals. Results were compared between those who did and did not meet the guidelines. Results: Most participants [120/180 (67%)] expended >600 METs/week but only 29% (53/180) participated in muscle strengthening/resistance activities at least twice a week for >10 min at a time. Less than a quarter [43/180 (24%)] were considered to be meeting PA guidelines (i.e. both the METs and muscle strengthening guidelines) and those who did were less likely to have high disease activity as per the RAPID3 Disease Activity Score (4.7% Conclusion: Most people with RA are not meeting full PA guidelines, largely due to low muscle-strengthening activity. Disease activity, confidence and professional support appear to be associated with PA participation.

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barriersconfidenceexerciseexercise guidelineshealth professionalsmuscle resistancemuscle strengtheningperceptionsphysical activityrheumatoid arthritis

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