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About Arthritis Today
Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of arthritis.
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Like any exercise program, choose a program you enjoy and make it a habit.
Strengthening exercises to help keep or increase muscle strength. Strong muscles help support and protect joints affected by arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation
The Foundation publishes a free pamphlet on exercise and arthritis and a monthly magazine for members that provides up-to-date information on all forms of arthritis.
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Stretch and warm up with range-of-motion exercises.
American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
This association provides referrals to physical therapists who have experience designing exercise programs for people with arthritis. The organization also provides exercise guidelines developed by the American College of Rheumatology.
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Add aerobic exercise.

Recent studies have shown that exercise may acually help people with arthritis in a number of ways. It can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It can increase flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. And it can also help with weight reduction and contribute to an improved sense of well-being.

Next,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], start with supervision from a physical therapist or a qualified athletic trainer.
Progress slowly.
Range-of-motion exercises should be done at least every other day. Strengthening exercises also should be done at least every other day unless you have severe pain or swelling in your joints. Endurance exercises should be done for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week unless you have severe pain or swelling in your joints.

Additional information on arthritis and exercise can be found at the following resources:


Most comprehensive arthritis treatment plans should include an exercise regiment. Rest and relaxation, proper diet, medication, and instruction about proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy (that is, not to waste motion), as well as the use of pain relief methods should also be included in treatment plans.

David Silva
About Arthritis Today
Arthritis & Exercise

What types of exercises are best for people with arthritis? Try these three:
Apply heat to sore joints.



First,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], always first, discuss your exercise plans with your doctor.
So what's the best way to get going?

You should also be aware that your doctor may decide to refer you to a physical therapist. A therapist with experience in arthritis can design an appropriate home exercise program and teach you about pain-relief methods, proper body mechanics, joint protection, and conserving energy.


Ease off if joints become painful, inflamed, or red and work with your doctor to find the cause and eliminate it.




As always, people with arthritis should discuss their options with their doctors before starting on an exercise program. Easy,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], range-of-motion exercises and low-impact aerobics are gennerally a good way to get started. And make sure to ask your doctor about any sports or exercise programs in which you currently participate. Some programs may do more harm than good.

Range-of-motion exercises to help maintain normal joint movement, relieve stiffness, and increase flexibility.

Start strengthening exercises slowly with small weights (a 1 or 2 pound weight can make a big difference).

Aerobic or endurance exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, help control weight, and improve overall function. Weight control can be important to people who have arthritis because extra weight puts extra pressure on joints.

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Use cold packs after exercising.

Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
SAA sells books, posters, videotapes, and audiotapes about exercises for people who have arthritis of the spine.
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