Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common form of inflammatory rheumatism.
The onset of synovitis in middle aged population, the irreversibility of damage and the
progression of the disease reduce the possibilities and capacities of a person with RA to fulfill
their needs and thus achieve the overall quality of life. Quality of life (Qol) is a
multidimensional concept defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being. Early diagnosis, the therapeutic approach “treat to
target” and the application of biological therapy are current recommendations that contribute
to the Qol of people with RA. Regular physical activity (PA), or any physical movement that
leads to energy expenditure, is a key component of a healthy life. Since existing research has
shown a significant impact of PA on chronic diseases of the modern era, the question of the
benefits of PA in RA arises. The objective of this paper is to review and analyze the available
recent research in order to examine the effects and importance of the implementation of PA on
the Qol of people with RA. This study is a review of the literature using PubMed/MEDLINE
and Science Direct, not older than ten years. People with RA, in addition to designed programs
of therapeutic exercises as part of physiotherapy, also practice different forms of PA in their
free time or through organized activities. The results indicate that the implementation of regular
PA, dosed according to time and intensity as well as according to the current picture of arthritis
reduces the symptoms of arthritis, which improves the overall Qol of these people.
Implementation of PA is beneficial for people with RA. In order to improve the Qol, it is
necessary to design adapted programs of PA, respecting the specifics of each individual
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