Updated recommendations now place physical activity at the core of care for patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. The guidance incorporates new research on interventions combining education, behavioral strategies, and digital tools to boost movement and decrease sedentary behavior.
A multidisciplinary task force developed these recommendations, introducing four overarching principles and 11 specific guidelines. Physical activity promotion is now positioned as standard care, involving routine measurement of activity levels and individualized adjustments.
The recommendations emphasize behavior change techniques and technology-based tools for long-term adherence. Task force members showed high consensus on the clinical importance and feasibility of these updates, suggesting practical implementation in real-world settings.
These guidelines signal a structured approach to integrating physical activity into arthritis care pathways, moving beyond medication to sustained lifestyle interventions tailored to individual patient needs and contexts.