The present invention relates to the use of an anti-IL6 receptor antibody in monotherapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis and for improving the physical function and the quality of life of a subject suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.本發明是有關於抗-IL6受體抗體的用途,其以單一療法用於治療類風濕性關節炎及用於改善罹患類風溼性關節炎的個體的身體機能與生活品質。