SIMPLE MOVEMENTS TO HELP ALLEVIATE OA PAIN
412.278.1221 | FRITZPHYSICALTHERAPY.COM Looking for more simple arthritis stretches? Call Fritz Physical Therapy for an appointment today! You can do this exercise sitting or standing. Hold your arms at your side, your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle and your thumbs pointed toward your shoulders. Then, stretch your arms straight overhead and slowly lower back down. If lifting both arms is too difficult, lift them one at a time. You can guide your arm up under the elbow if necessary. If you have osteoarthritis, it’s important to stay active to help keep your joints healthy. While our physical therapists can help you develop a suitable exercise program, you can also incorporate movement in small ways throughout the day. These simple exercises will help mobilize your joints, and you can easily do them at home. Of course, check with your PT before starting anything new! Ankle Circles While sitting in a chair, stretch your feet out in front of you, keeping them neutral (neither pointed nor flexed). Gently tilt both feet in one direction, then repeat in the other. Knee Raises Sit on the edge of your chair with your back straight and your feet planted on the floor. Slowly lift your knee as high as possible without bending your back, guiding it up with your hands if necessary. Then, making sure to keep your core tight, gently lower your foot back to the floor. Repeat on the other side. Overhead Shoulder Stretches
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