Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Joint Stiffness

Joint stiffness is a condition characterized by difficulty in moving one's joints due to pain or stiffness. It is a very common symptom of various medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Joint stiffness can have a major impact on one's quality of life, impacting daily activities includin…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Joint stiffness is a condition characterized by difficulty in moving one's joints due to pain or stiffness. It is a very common symptom of various medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Joint stiffness can have a major impact on one's quality of life, impacting daily activities including walking, lifting, and climbing stairs. Treatment often aims to reduce inflammation, improve joint range of motion, and reduce pain. Physical therapy and exercise, as well as medications and heat or cold therapy, may be used to relieve joint stiffness and improve flexibility.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · ISRAEL

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