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Health Tip: Exercise Routines for Arthritis Patients

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Posted: 2008-02-01 09:06:00
(HealthDay News) - Exercise can be a great way to deal with the aches and pains of arthritis. But it's important to perform the right exercises under a doctor's supervision.

Here are suggestions about exercising if you have arthritis, courtesy of the University of Washington School of Medicine:

  • If you have a physical or occupational therapist, he or she should participate in creating your exercise plan.
  • Your exercises should put minimal stress on your joints, especially when you first start out. Don't overdo it.
  • Try a combination of both therapeutic (designed to help ease symptoms and improve joint function) and recreational (just for fun) exercises.
  • Use other methods to ease symptoms, such as using heating pads and ice packs, eating a healthy diet, taking medication as prescribed, and maintaining a healthy body weight.


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