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Topic- Arthritis
Physical activity improves quality of life for people with arthritis
For a person living with pain and stiffness from arthritis, exercise may not be appealing. However, physical activity can benefit people with arthritis by easing stiffness in the joint, managing weight, elevating mood and potentially easing the pain. Yet, according to an earlier study reported in ICAA Research Review (11[30] August 2011), a survey of 1,111 adults, ages 49-84 years, with doctor-diagnosed osteoarthritis in the knee found that 40.1% of men and 56.5% of women were inactive. A new study shows that inactivity impacts quality of life.
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Physical activity relieves arthritis, but sedentary living more common
The benefits of physical activity for people with osteoarthritis, the wearing away of cartilage around the joints, include relieving pain and stiffness. Yet pain and stiffness may be a reason why people avoid physical activity. In the US, the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that people with chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis, accumulate 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity physical activity. How close are people with osteoarthritis to reaching that goal?
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Yoga aids people with arthritis
Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis are among the more than 100 types of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of widespread pain and tender points on the body, often accompanied by fatigue and sleep disturbances. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition, likewise accompanied by widespread pain, that results in swollen and potentially deformed joints.
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Prehab before knee surgery sets the stage for recovery
Arthritis or injury can lead to a knee arthroplasty, or knee replacement surgery. Over half a million of these surgeries are performed in the US each year (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons). Will exercise training before the surgery, known as prehabilitation, help the individual afterwards?
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Tai chi eases the discomfort of arthritis
There are more than 100 forms of rheumatic diseases, with arthritis a notable form. Arthritis affects the joints, while the broader category of rheumatic diseases refers to conditions affecting joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases). People who have arthritis experience painful, swollen joints.
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