Implementation of the strengthening and stretching for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand (SARAH) exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Srikesavan CS., Williamson E., Heine P., Adams J., Lamb S.
The SARAH programme is an individually tailored 12-week progressive exercise programme for people with hand problems due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A large clinical trial demonstrated that this programme is clinically and cost effective resulting in updating of national guidelines in the UK. To aid implementation, we have developed an online training programme (iSARAH) for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. It will initially be available in the UK but we hope to make it more widely available.