(RA) Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and chronic degenerative condition with no known cure. It is one of the most severe forms of arthritis and can lead to long-term joint damage and disability.

 

In RA, increasing dysfunction within the musculoskeletal system is the cause of limitations in personal, social, and professional life. The main goal of rehabilitation is to reduce the intensity of disease symptoms, as well as improve functioning and thus minimize disability.

 

Improvement is a long-term process and depends on the degree and type of deformation and disease activity. In addition to pharmacotherapy, rehabilitation treatment is a very important element in the management of RA.
 

One of the forms of therapy recommended for inflammatory diseases is systemic cryotherapy.

 

Cryo-stimulation relies on the use of temperatures below –100°C for about 3 minutes to produce a thermal effect, which reduces pain and increases the range of motion. This method is more effective with further support of a personalized physiotherapy program; it reduces pain, improves locomotion, and maintains the desire to continue professional work in patients with RA.