articular manifestations (1) morning stiffness(晨僵) O stiffness persisting for over 60 minutes is prominent in the morning or during rest and subsides after daytime activity a The persisting length of morning stiffness is associated with the degree of articular inflammationarticular manifestations (1)morning stiffness(晨僵) stiffness persisting for over 60 minutes is prominent in the morning or during rest and subsides after daytime activity The persisting length of morning stiffness is associated with the degree of articular inflammation