A literature review of exercise and arthritis by Tatyana A. Shamilyan, from the U of Minnesota School of Public Health found that adherence to an aerobic exercise regime was a good predictor for reduced arthritic symptoms. The emphasis for these patients is best focused on keeping up with the program rather than gradually increasing the intensity.
For obvious reasons: low impact aerobic exercise such as swimming will work better than an exercise that stresses the joints. From personal experience, incorporating a rheumatologist, a physical therapist and a chiropractor works well as a three pronged approach to reducing symptoms. I received ultrasonic therapy and that also appeared to help as did an exercise regime combined with swimming.
Susan Bartlettt, PhD from Johns Hopkins has an excellent resource page on the Role of Exercise in Arthritis Management. She lists covers physiological and psychological benefits of exercise and offers tips on starting and maintaining an exercise program.
For obvious reasons: low impact aerobic exercise such as swimming will work better than an exercise that stresses the joints. From personal experience, incorporating a rheumatologist, a physical therapist and a chiropractor works well as a three pronged approach to reducing symptoms. I received ultrasonic therapy and that also appeared to help as did an exercise regime combined with swimming.
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