Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, systemic and autoimmune disease of the mesenchyme, ie connective tissue in the whole organism, which most often occurs on peripheral joints, and is characterized by phases of exacerbation and phases of remission. It has been present since ancient times, and occurs more often in women than in men, in a ratio of 3: 1. Several mechanisms involved in the inflammatory cascade involved in the etiopathogenesis of RA lead to the progression and existence of autoimmune inflammation and ultimately to irreversible joint tissue damage. Although RA is a disease of unknown etiology, inheritance is thought to account for 60% in disease onset, and the genes that influence the incidence and severity of the disease are HLA DR4, HLA DR1, and HLA DR14. In addition to heredity, gender and a number of environmental factors play an important role. The onset of the disease is mostly gradual, and the first characteristic problem that occurs is the morning stiffness of the small joints of the hand for more than an hour. In addition to the joints, RA can also be manifested on the internal organs. It is necessary for the patient to contact the doctor as soon as possible in order to make a diagnosis as early as possible and so that appropriate treatment can be started as soon as possible. Various drug therapy, physical therapy and kinesitherapy are used in the treatment. A physiotherapist may not influence the current course of the disease or genetic factors, but may reduce the consequences of the disease such as reduced muscle strength and / or exercise tolerance. This means that the physiotherapist plays an important role in the course of the disease. The physiotherapist assists the patient in the process of improving and / or resolving problems related to his or her experience of limitation and restriction in daily life activities using supportive and compensatory strategies. Research has shown that 63% of patients with RA also suffer from psychological disorders, and the cause is the problems and difficulties associated with the course of the disease, and the lack of social support in the rehabilitation process. Namely, in patients with RA, deformities occur over time, and eventually disability can occur, all of which leads to the patient not being able to fully take care of himself and perform all the activities that life requires. Such patients have difficulties in interpersonal relationships and in the work environment, so all this leads to anxiety and depression, so it is very important to support family, but also to talk to health professionals and other patients who are in the same situation.