These exercises can be used for a variety of shoulder related musculoskeletal conditions (including arthritis) to help improve mobility and strength. Everyone’s symptoms and impairments will and can be unique, and there may be other exercises that are more appropriate. Please read the Shoulder Joint Instruction Booklet for all your exercises. Currently, there are no videos available for the shoulder…
Read moreThese exercises can be used for a variety of hand related musculoskeletal conditions (including arthritis) to help improve mobility and strength. Everyone’s symptoms and impairments will and can be unique, and there may be other exercises that are more appropriate. Please read the Hand Joint Instruction Booklet for all your exercises. Currently, there are no videos available for the hand…
Read moreThese exercises are focused on mobility and strength of the spine for those who lack mobility, feel “stiff”, suffer chronic pain or have a musculoskeletal condition affecting the spine. Please read the Spine Instruction Booklet before you start. Everyone’s conditions, symptoms and impairments will and can be unique, and there may be other exercises that are more appropriate. There is…
Read moreThese exercises are focused on knee and ankle arthritis, to help improve mobility and strength. Everyone’s symptoms and impairments will and can be unique, and there may be other exercises that are more appropriate. Please read the Knee & Ankle Instruction Booklet before you start. There is a variety of mobility exercises included for the knee. Some exercises can be…
Read moreGet Moving! PLUS is not an exercise library for ‘fitness’ purposes per se, instead, it’s an exercise library dedicated to promoting and improving the mobility and strength of joints and muscles that are affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Many of the mobility exercises included are low risk of injury and are easy to perform, though some are a…
Read moreThese exercises are focused on hip arthritis, to help improve mobility and strength. Everyone’s symptoms and impairments will and can be unique, and there may be other exercises that are more appropriate. Please read the Hip Joint Instruction Booklet before you start. There is a variety of exercises included for the hip. Some exercises can be used for early to…
Read moreJohn has been living with mild hand arthritis which became more troublesome in September 2022. He also lives with Parkinsons Disease. He contacted Arthritis NSW for advice when his hand arthritis grew worse. ‘The index finger and middle finger of my left hand were in pain and the whole hand lost strength and flexibility. I couldn’t open things easily or…
Read moreWhilst cold wintery days are for snuggling up on the couch with hot cup of tea, it is also important to continue staying active. Your joints might not agree with a cold snap, but they love physical activity and exercise. Without physical activity, this can lead to your joints becoming stiff and painful over time Studies show that people with…
Read moreQ: I have arthritis in my spine. Other than pain, I can often feel stiff and have trouble bending down to the floor from a standing position or taking a deep breath. Do you know any good exercises to help with my stiffness? A: Thank you for your question, and yes, I do! Please read on. Background: Arthritis of the…
Read moreQuestion: I have arthritis in my hand (base of thumb and wrist). It can be painful in the cooler months, and sometimes after a day of gardening and/or chores around the house, my thumb and wrist can hurt that evening and into the next day. Is there anything I can do to stop my arthritic symptoms? The symptoms of hand…
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