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Senior Fitness with Symbria EXERCISE HELPS EASE ARTHRITIS PAIN AND STIFFNESS
When starting an arthritis exercise program know what to do and how much to do for best results. Everyone needs exercise, but it's especially important for people with arthritis. Exercise increases strength and makes moving easier. Exercise reduces joint pain and helps fight tiredness. Of course, when joints are stiff and painful, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might seem like too much. There's no need to run a marathon or swim for miles. Even moderate exercise can ease pain and help you stay at a healthy weight. In short, when arthritis tries to slow you down,
Bones need strong muscles for support. Not exercising weakens those supporting
muscles. Weak muscles put more stress on joints.
Check with your health care provider first
Talk to your care provider about making exercise a part of your treatment. The best exercises depend on the type of arthritis and which joints the arthritis is in. A member of your health care team, such as a physical therapist, can work with you to find the exercise plan that's best for you. Exercises for arthritis might include : y Exercises that put joints through their full range of motion y Strengthening exercises y Exercise that raises heart rate, known as
exercise can keep you moving. Why exercise is needed
The right kinds of exercise can improve health and fitness without hurting joints. Combined with a treatment program, exercise can add to quality of life. And it can: y Strengthen muscles around joints. y Help maintain bone strength. y Increase energy. y Make it easier to sleep well. y Help control weight. y Improve balance. y Improve mood.
aerobic exercise, is also important. RANGE-OF-MOTION EXERCISES
These exercises lessen stiffness and put joints through their full range of motion. Examples of these exercises are stretching arms up high or rolling shoulders forward and backward. Most of these exercises can be done every day.
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