Arthritis by Jack Canfield

Author:Jack Canfield
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
ISBN: 9780757399046
Publisher: HCI, The Life Issues Publisher
Published: 2010-09-02T04:00:00+00:00

Arthritis and Exercise

Exercise, when done properly, can help a person with arthritis in many ways. Exercise:

• keeps your joints flexible

• keeps the muscles around your joints strong

• helps strengthen bones

• improves your ability to do daily activities

• improves your overall health and fitness by:

—giving you more energy

—helping you sleep better

—controlling your weight

—making your heart stronger

—decreasing depression

—improving your self-esteem and sense of well-being

Getting Started

The best exercise program for you depends on the type of arthritis you have, how severe it is and which joints are affected. Even if your arthritis has affected your feet, knees or hips, you still can enjoy exercise with a program that won’t aggravate these joints. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program to make sure that it is appropriate for you and will not stress your heart, for example. Your doctor can refer you to one of these specialists who can help you design a program that’s right for you:

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