Thinking about exercise and arthritis? It is not uncommon for
people to show their horror at this thought. For many years it
was believed that arthritis and exercise doesn't go hand in
hand. However a recent study has revealed that exercise can in
fact help people with arthritis. Additionally exercise is
becoming a vital tool in managing arthritis.
Regular exercise helps in improving the flexibility of the
joints, decreasing pain and rigidity in the joints. It also
helps in improving the general muscular structure of the body.
Besides it brings extra benefits as well which includes, better
overall fitness, more self-esteem and lower levels of
depression.
This article aims to deal with several exercise approaches that
can be used by arthritis patients to get pain relief and manage
arthritis more effectively.
Range of motion exercises involves trying to
move the joints in all possible directions. It is more of a
gentle exercise. It needs to be carried out on a regular basis
in order to decrease the rigidity of the joints and avoid
deformities. This exercise becomes more important for arthritis
patients who tend to avoid much joint movement due to high
inflammatory pain.
It is believed by some people that normal day activities like
dressing, bathing, housework are a substitute for ROM exercises;
however this is not the case.
Strengthening exercises are used in everyday
life to improve the muscular structure of the body, which allows
the body to withstand pain more easily. Similar arthritis
patients can use this exercise to help build strong muscles,
which will lead to more stable joints and less pain. This type
of exercise comes in two packages, which includes isotonic and
isometric.
Isometric exercises are used in conditions where the joint
motion is impaired. It involves tightening the muscles without
moving the joints.
Isotonic on the other hand, involves tightening the muscles in
coordination with joint movements.
Endurance exercises involve bringing the heart
beat level of your heart to an optimal level for a short period
of time. This optimal level of heart performance is acquired on
the basis of the patient's age and physical condition using
computer. It helps in improving the cardiovascular fitness. In
order to increase the effectiveness of these exercises, these
shall be
undertaken around 3 times a week. Carrying out theses
exercises helps patients achieve better physical strength and
improve mental attitude.
There are several exercises that be can undertaken by an
arthritis patient. Walking is an ideal choice. It helps in
building strength and improves mobility of the joints. It is
also helpful for maintaining bone health.
Similarly running can bring about pain relief to arthritis
patients. Research has shown that running on soft surfaces
doesn't cause osteoarthritis. This is a good option for people
suffering from less extreme version of arthritis.
Yoga has long been an ultimate exercise for arthritis patients.
Yoga can help bring relief to joints, decrease pain and relax
muscles. It is also a good range-of-motion exercise as it
includes controlled movements, maintaining pressures, and deep
breathing relaxation. However this exercise must be carefully
used if the condition is getting worse rapidly and try not to
put pressure on the inflamed joints.
Cycling can be used as a low level exercise option. This
exercise can be carried in either position; freestanding or
stationary. Additionally, cycling equipment can be fixed and
altered according to the condition of the patient, in order to
make the experience easier and less physically imposing.
The aforementioned exercises give an insight into possible ways
of improving the health of patients suffering from arthritis. In
order to effectives of each technique it is essential to be
consistent. The exercise shall be started on a low note and then
build up gradually in order to allow the body to adjust to the
outside pressure.
Also it is important to keep in mind, that each exercise shall
be carried within its own limit. Excess exercise during
flare-ups can worsen symptoms. However before the exercise is
undertaken, it is important to contact your nearest doctor and
seek professional advice as each case of arthritis shall be
dealt on an individual basis. This can be help in seeking a more
effective approach to this condition.
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Written by: Robert Kokoska
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