Arthritis and Joint Pain

Arthritis and Joint Pain

Painful joints can be a major limitation and deterrent to being mobile as well as performing exercise. However, we know that strengthening our joints is an effective way to manage arthritis and maintain our mobility and functional capacity. Active EP are able to develop the most appropriate program to manage joint pain while increasing joint strength and stability.

Treatment for Joint and Inflammatory Conditions:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Strengthening and stabilising joints
  • Develop appropriate programs to improve fitness and mobility without aggravating painful joints

Why is it important to exercise?

  • Although pain and functional limitations present challenges to physical activity among individuals with arthritis, regular exercise is essential for managing these conditions.
  • Specifically, exercise reduces pain, maintains muscle strength around affected joints, reduces joint stiffness, prevents functional decline, and improves quality of life.
  • Exercise can provide the same symptomatic relief as prescribed medications but without the side effects!

What can Active EP do for you?

  • Development an appropriate program to improve fitness and ability without causing aggravation to painful joints.
  • Postural and movement assessment that will ensure correction of movement pattern so affected joints can move to the best of their ability pain free.
  • Education on the best times of the day to exercise to prevent pain exacerbation or limitations.

Make an appointment with one of our Exercise Physiologists to improve your joint health.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition affecting the joints, often resulting in pain and stiffness. This can impact on your day to day activities and research highlights the importance of exercise in the management of arthritis. Strengthening our joints and the surrounding muscles is beneficial to maintain our mobility and functional capacity.
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What type of exercise is beneficial for managing arthritis and joint pain?

This often is a question that the team at Active EP get asked regularly. There isn’t just one particular type of exercise or activity that is recommended for people with arthritis and joint pain, but the research is in support of exercise as a form of management for arthritis and joint pain. Here is just a quick overview on the types of exercise that may have benefit for managing joint pain.
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Managing Arthritis Through Diet

Arthritis is a chronic condition characterised by inflammation and stiffness in the joints, causing pain and reduced mobility. While there is no specific diet that can cure arthritis, certain dietary choices can help manage symptoms and improve overall joint health. Here is a bit of a run down on how making some dietary changes could assist with managing arthritis and joint pain.
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Why is exercise important in managing arthritis and joint pain? 

Exercise has been shown to be vital in managing arthritis and joint pain. In a previous post, we explored some of the types of exercise to be beneficial for arthritis, but how does exercise help?
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