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Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
Why exercise is vital
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Check with your doctor first
Content
Check with your health care provider first
Tips to protect your joints
Don't overdo
When starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.
Why exercise is needed
Check with your healthcare professional first
Exercises for arthritis
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Aerobic exercise
Balance and mindful movement exercise
Other activities
Tips to protect joints
Don't overdo it
Exercise programs for people with arthritis
Other activities
Any movement, no matter how small, can help. Daily activities such as mowing the lawn, raking leaves and walking the dog also count as helpful physical activity.