Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Learn about the role of exercise in the treatmentweights and without them. Exercises to
of rheumatoid arthritis. Special exercises canstrengthen the resistance of muscles and increase
provide an anesthetic effect and strengthen therange of motion.
muscular system.• Conditioning exercise, or aerobic, improve
When your joints, stiffness and painful exercises -cardio-vascular system. These exercises
the last thing that comes to mind. However, instrengthen the blood vessels, prevent disability,
rheumatoid arthritis regular exercise is one of theand improve mood and feeling. For people
most effective ways to maintain mobility of jointssuffering from rheumatoid arthritis, is effective
and maintain the overall tone.low-intensity exercise such as walking, swimming,
• People involved in physical exercise, livebike riding or using an elliptical machine. These
longer, regardless of whether they are ill withexercises improve heart function.
rheumatoid arthritis or not.After the doctor will review your status, you will
• Regular exercise can actually ease painstart to perform moderate exercise load daily for
syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis.20-30 minutes during the time when you will feel
• Exercise strengthens bones. Thinning of bonethe strength. Good deal as long as possible, but
tissue is one of the most serious complications ofthe periodic load is still better than their absence!
rheumatoid arthritis, especially if you need regularWhat exercises are contraindicated in rheumatoid
steroid preparations. Exercises help to strengthenarthritis?
bone tissue.What kind of exercises should be avoided if you
• Exercises maintain muscle strength.are sick with rheumatoid arthritis? As a rule, you
• Regular exercise improves the functionalmust be careful when performing exercises of
activity of the joints, reducing your dependencehigh intensity, such as:
on others.• Jogging
• In people with rheumatoid arthritis involved• Weightlifting
therapy, physical therapy, wellness, and moreDoes not mean that these types of physical
opportunities to overcome various problems in life.activity should be completely excluded. If you are
How safe exercise in rheumatoid arthritis?interested in classes in these activities, consult
Is it safe to exercise? Yes, certain types ofyour doctor.
exercises appropriate for people with RA. ThereYour rheumatologist can help you make the best
are three types of exercises, among them -program of exercises. You will also need to take
stretching, weight training and conditioningthe recommendations of the physiotherapist.
exercise.Physiotherapist will identify areas that you need to
• Stretching exercises - the lightest in thework, prescribe the most appropriate exercises
execution. They consist of stretching and holdingand indicate the degree of intensity of their
positions of various groups of joints and musclesperformance.
for 10-30 seconds. Exercise-stretching improvesBefore you start the course, you need to make
flexibility and are daily attribute of any exercisea plan with the help of the team treating
program.professionals, especially if you have other health
• In force exercises involving the muscles,problems.
resisting loads. Exercises are performed both with