Lifestyle Modification for the Management of Psoriatic Arthritis

Abstract

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis that significantly impairs patient quality of life and affects multiple domains of life. Lifestyle modification has the potential to improve disease activity and quality of life. We review the cellular pathophysiology of psoriatic arthritis to better understand why lifestyle interventions can make a positive impact on disease, and we discuss the interventions that can be made to treat psoriatic arthritis, including weight loss and dietary changes, exercise, improvements in sleep, alcohol moderation, smoking cessation, and psychologic interventions.