Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory and progressive disease that affects about 1% of the total population. Older women are more often affected. The cause is unknown, but genetic inheritance has been scientifically proven. The first signs are stiffness and pain in small joints. Due to the progression of the disease, a large percentage of people with rheumatoid arthritis have a reduced quality of life and reduced functional abilities. Because of all of the above, these patients have a great need for physical rehabilitation. The physiotherapy process begins with a physiotherapy assessment in which the patient’s subjective disorders are documented, and through an objective assessment, the current condition and needs of each patient are analyzed individually. Depending on the activity of the disease, the physiotherapist makes a therapy plan. The goal of physical rehabilitation of people with rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce pain, reduce swelling and stiffness of the affected joints, range of motion exercises prevent deformities, improve functional status, increase mobility and strength through daily physical activity. An unavoidable part of the physiotherapy intervention is the education of the patient and his immediate family. It consists of education on wearing orthotics and other self - help aids, proper nutrition rich in fruits, vegetables and omega - 3 fatty acids, avoiding alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, and engaging in aerobic activity.