Exercise

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about exercise. It also includes guidelines as to what types and how much exercise to do and general safety tips.

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about strength training (exercises to improve muscle strength). It includes information about how to get started and what to look for in a strength training class. It is recommended that people with arthritis consult a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist or other qualified health professional for advice specific to your needs before starting strength training.

This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about tai chi. It includes information about the benefits of tai chi and how to get started.

Water exercise involves exercising in a pool, usually a heated, warm water pool, and may also be called ‘hydrotherapy’. It is one of the most comfortable and effective ways that a person with arthritis can exercise because the joints and muscles can be exercised while supported in the water.

It’s a well-known saying, ‘use it or lose it’, and never has this been more true than in the case of exercise and the body. One of the most significant factors when it comes to pain free movement for those who suffer from arthritis is the strength, biomechanics and endurance of their movement of day to day life.

Surprise, surprise, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of arthritis in spine. In the back, OA commonly affects the facet joints, which are found on the back part of the vertebrae in the spine.

It’s not uncommon for people to feel a little uncomfortable about participating in exercise because they may think it will make their condition worse or they’ll hurt themselves further. With regards to how or what they exercise, some people don’t know what they should or shouldn’t do. The following tips will help you to pace, think about and potentially change the way you exercise for the better.

Our friends at the Arthritis Foundation, have put together some dynamic stretches that can help you warm up before your next workout.

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of strength training for arthritis and provide guidance on how to include it into your daily routine.

Using our Get Moving! PLUS resources, we will be talking about specific joint exercises or movements that may be beneficial to those with arthritis. Some of these exercises will be explained and demonstrated during the session – you can join in!

Using our Get Moving! PLUS resources, we will be talking about specific joint exercises or movements that may be beneficial to those with arthritis. Some of these exercises will be explained and demonstrated during the session – you can join in!

Using our Get Moving! PLUS resources, we will be talking about specific joint exercises or movements that may be beneficial to those with arthritis. Some of these exercises will be explained and demonstrated during the session – you can join in!

This presentation unpacks the benefits of exercise and physical activity for arthritis. It also includes information about how much exercise you should do, what type and how you may modify your exercise or daily activities when your arthritis is causing you pain or discomfort.

Our Get Moving Series is a variety of exercises that are demonstrated and recorded for you, across four levels of intensity from beginner, basic, intermediate and advanced in order to cater to all levels of fitness and mobility.

Our Get Moving! PLUS is 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.