Exercise

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Despite concerns that exercise might worsen OA symptoms, research shows that regular exercise can actually improve the well-being of individuals with OA. In fact, exercise is considered one of the most effective non-drug treatments for reducing pain and improving movement in patients with OA.

Exercise Programs

Staying physically active is important for everyone, whether or not you have arthritis. The benefits range from helping you to maintain a healthy weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol level, through to feeling more energetic and positive about life.

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Understanding Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are a common exercise tool prescribed by physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, and personal trainers. But what do the different colours mean and how do you know which one to start with on your exercise journey?

Hand ball exercises for Hand Arthritis

Using a soft exercise ball can help improve hand strength, maintain mobility, and support everyday tasks such as gripping, opening jars, or holding objects. These simple exercises are designed to gently challenge the muscles and joints of the hands while encouraging movement.

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Physical Activity

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about exercise. It also includes guidelines as to what types and how much exercise to do and general safety tips.

Strength training

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about strength training (exercises to improve muscle strength). It includes information about how to get started and what to look for in a strength training class.

Tai Chi

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about tai chi. It includes information about the benefits of tai chi and how to get started.

Water Exercise

Water exercise involves exercising in a pool, usually a heated, warm water pool, and may also be called ‘hydrotherapy’. It is one of the most comfortable and effective ways that a person with arthritis can exercise because the joints and muscles can be exercised while supported in the water.

Exercise to Reduce Pain

It’s a well-known saying, ‘use it or lose it’, and never has this been more true than in the case of exercise and the body. One of the most significant factors when it comes to pain free movement for those who suffer from arthritis is the strength, biomechanics and endurance of their movement of day to day life.

Arthritis and Exercises for the Spine

Surprise, surprise, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of arthritis in spine. In the back, OA commonly affects the facet joints, which are found on the back part of the vertebrae in the spine.

Do’s & Don’ts of Exercise for Chronic Pain

With regards to how or what they exercise, some people don’t know what they should or shouldn’t do. The following tips will help you to pace, think about and potentially change the way you exercise for the better.

Warming Up and Stretching

Our friends at the Arthritis Foundation, have put together some dynamic stretches that can help you warm up before your next workout.

The Benefits of Strength Training for Arthritis

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of strength training for arthritis and provide guidance on how to include it into your daily routine.

Lower Limb Specific Exercises

Using our Get Moving! PLUS resources, we will be talking about specific joint exercises or movements that may be beneficial to those with arthritis. Some of these exercises will be explained and demonstrated during the session – you can join in!

Hand & Foot Arthritis Exercises

Upper Limb Specific Exercises

Physical Activity & Exercise

This presentation unpacks the benefits of exercise and physical activity for arthritis. It also includes information about how much exercise you should do, what type and how you may modify your exercise or daily activities when your arthritis is causing you pain or discomfort.