Prolonged repetitive physical workload increases risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

The results of a new study showed that prolonged repetitive physical workload increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although work-related physical activity over many years is known to cause many cases of osteoarthritis (OA) in selected joints, this is the first study to show a link between physical workload and RA.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160610173518.htm

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 10, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news