Exercise
Pain in the joints may limit physical activities, but continued movement is often beneficial to rehabilitation or slowing the rate of deterioration. Regular exercise helps keep muscles strong and control joint pain and swelling. Physical therapy is used after a medical procedure to build strength back into a weakened joint and the supporting muscles.
Listed below are doctor approved exercises for arthritis.
Doctors recommend low impact aerobic exercises for pain from shoulder arthritis that do not place too much pressure on the shoulder joint. Activities such as jogging or pool therapy are approved.
Exercising with Arthritis
Hydrotherapy for Arthritis
Knee Exercises for Arthritis
Exercise can be as effective in reducing knee pain as over-the-counter medications. Exercise can also increase the knee’s range of motion, foster healthy cartilage, and encourage weight reduction.
Knee Strengthening Exercises
Knee Stretches
Certain stretches can help relieve knee pain caused by arthritis and other conditions. These stretches target the hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, and calf muscles.
Shoulder Exercises for Arthritis
Explore shoulder exercises for arthritis joint pain, including shoulder stretches, strengthening routines, and low impact aerobic exercises.