Muscle Condition Control

In chronic autoimmune diseases, joint deformations are very common; these alterations weaken the muscular support due to the chronicity of the alteration.

Involvement of the musculoskeletal system has been shown to contribute to pain intensity and functional limitation.

Rehabilitation and muscular strengthening must be part of the control and treatment of this group of patients.

Passive rehabilitation and swimming have proven to be the best forms of muscle physiotherapy, as have penetrating infrared light therapies.

Relaxing massage therapies are beneficial for these patients, as they contribute to pain control and improvement in the functional mobility of the joints, resulting in less need for medication.

Chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been shown to cause kidney damage with chronic use.

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