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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands
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Duration | 2 weeks |
Total fee | ₹7,994 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands
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- Duration 2 weeks
- Weekly study 2 hours
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands at FutureLearn Course details
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands
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Skills you will learn
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- On this course, you'll learn about an evidence-based hand and arm exercise programme called Strengthening and Stretching for the Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand (SARAH), and how you can successfully implement it as a healthcare professional.
- The SARAH programme was shown to improve hand function and quality of life in a large UK based clinical trial. It is recommended in the national treatment guidelines for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (NICE guidelines NG 100).
- On the course, you'll get an introduction on how rheumatoid arthritis affects hand function, explore how the SARAH programme was developed, and understand how you can apply it in your clinical setting.
- You'll also discover how to use and teach behavioural support strategies to your patients.
- You'll study alongside multidisciplinary experts who are dedicated to using exercise and physiotherapy to help care for people with long-term musculoskeletal conditions.
- At the end of this two-week course, you'll come away confidently able to deliver the SARAH programme in your clinical practice.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands at FutureLearn Curriculum
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exercises for Hands
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The SARAH programme
Welcome!
Rheumatoid arthritis
The SARAH clinical trial
The SARAH exercises
Behavioural strategies
Week 1 summary
How to deliver the SARAH programme in clinical practice?
Getting started
Second session
Progression and regression of exercises
Subsequent sessions and discharge
Week 2 summary
Course evaluation
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