How to choose exercises for functional exercise for rheumatoid arthritis patients? Which exercises are more suitable? The purpose of functional exercise for rheumatoid arthritis patients is to reduce ankylosis, increase joint mobility and flexibility, prevent contractures, and maintain the ability and independence of daily living. Functional exercise should first pay attention to the timing. 1, the acute phase of severe joint pain and systemic symptoms, should be completely bed rest, bed rest should pay attention to the position, the pillow should not be too high, do not sleep on a soft mattress, do not put a pillow pad under the knee, in order to avoid hip and knee deformity, try to avoid joint pressure, to maintain the functional position of the joint. 2.After the acute period or when the systemic symptoms are not obvious, you can start bed exercise and gradually get out of bed, but you should pay attention to gradual progress, the intensity should not be too large, and the activity can be combined with active and passive activities. 3. The training of daily life during the stabilization period includes finger grasping, pinching and gripping exercises until the patient can tolerate them, and can also participate in activities such as swimming, cycling, walking and tai chi. Active and reasonable functional exercise can reduce the disability rate and improve the patient’s confidence and motivation.