Guest guest Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 Exercise and Arthritis http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/exercise.html ---------- [DEFAULT] BASEURL=http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/exercise.html [internetShortcut] URL=http://www.rheumatology.org/patients/factsheet/exercise.html Modified=E07FCAF421C9C101C9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Hello May I ask where the article is from that it states " >Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. " and further documentation or conversation would be appreciated. There is confusion on exercising an inflamed joint on my behalf! Devaughan -- On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 21:00:26 a wrote: >Exercise and Arthritis > >The importance of exercise in the management of rheumatic diseases is often >not taken as seriously as it should be. Inflammation in muscles and joints >could potentially result in the loss of joint range of motion, muscle >strength, and bone density. The normal reaction when there is pain in a >joint is to stop using the affected joint. The build up of fluid inside a >joint can also decrease movement. Inflamed joints are generally more >comfortable in a slightly bent position because of a decrease in pressure. >As a result of not using the affected joint, the joint space may tighten and >permanent joint contrcacture could possibly occur. Furthermore, without use >the tendons and muscles surrounding the joint could possibly shorten. > >Exercise can increase joint range of motion, strength, endurance, >coordination, as well as improve joint stability. There are exercises that >target one specific joint and exercises that could help with overall >cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In rheumatoid arthritis and >osteoarthritis, aerobic and resistive exercises can decrease disability by >improving function while decreasing pain. > >These types of exercises can be classified into three groups: range of >motion or stretching, strengthening (resistive exercises), and aerobic >(endurance). In general, an exercise program progresses through different >levels. With passive exercises, the joint is moved without the patient >exerting any effort. With active exercise, the patient is assisted in >exerting some muscle contraction in attempting joint movement to achieve the >desired range. In resistive exercises, which are known as strengthening >exercises, a force is applied in opposition to the attempted movement. > >Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. Usually, passive exercise is >suggested with range of motion exercises to allow for bending and extending. >Stretching may be more effective after the application of heat to the area. >As with all exercise programs, it is advised that a physician be consulted >to make sure the exercise is appropriate for the condition. > >Compliance in an exercise program is improved by having an individual join a >group. This produces a structured exercise program. Another suggestion to >increase compliance is to have the patient keep an exercise diary, which >should be reviewed at each visit. > >The physician and health care professional should also provide positive >feedback and frequent encouragement. Usually exercises with a high level of >impact, such as tennis and racquetball, are avoided because of the stress >that is placed on the joints and ligaments. > > __________________________________________________________ Win a First Class Trip to Hawaii to Vacation Elvis Style! http://r.lycos.com/r/sagel_mail/http://www.elvis.lycos.com/sweepstakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 a - I am a believer! My feet and legs are always so swollen that traditional exercise is out. At the beginning of this summer, I began a new exercise regimen - aquatic exercise. My husband installed a heater on our pool because with a constant temp of 68, I could not get in the pool. Since the water is warm, I have begun exercising three to four times a week. The switch burned out two weeks ago so I haven't been exercising and I can feel the increase in pain and mobility. I need to devise a back-up plan because I won't be able to swim this winter. Next year a new seniors center will open down the street from me and it will have an indoor pool. I look forward to using it. Anyway, that is my opinion - exercise works. Iris --- devaughan doran <devaughan@...> wrote: > Hello > May I ask where the article is from that it states " > >Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. " > and further documentation or conversation would be > appreciated. > > There is confusion on exercising an inflamed joint > on my behalf! > Devaughan > -- > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 21:00:26 > a wrote: > >Exercise and Arthritis > > > >The importance of exercise in the management of > rheumatic diseases is often > >not taken as seriously as it should be. > Inflammation in muscles and joints > >could potentially result in the loss of joint range > of motion, muscle __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 If you have a flare, do only gentle range-of-motion exercises. http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/living/pain/06 From National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information: It is appropriate to put joints gently through their full range of motion once a day, with periods of rest, during acute systemic flares or local joint flares. http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm#11 > Hello > May I ask where the article is from that it states " >Inflamed joints should > be exercised frequently. " and further documentation or conversation would be > appreciated. > > There is confusion on exercising an inflamed joint on my behalf! > Devaughan > -- > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 21:00:26 > a wrote: >> Exercise and Arthritis >> >> The importance of exercise in the management of rheumatic diseases is often >> not taken as seriously as it should be. Inflammation in muscles and joints >> could potentially result in the loss of joint range of motion, muscle >> strength, and bone density. The normal reaction when there is pain in a >> joint is to stop using the affected joint. The build up of fluid inside a >> joint can also decrease movement. Inflamed joints are generally more >> comfortable in a slightly bent position because of a decrease in pressure. >> As a result of not using the affected joint, the joint space may tighten and >> permanent joint contrcacture could possibly occur. Furthermore, without use >> the tendons and muscles surrounding the joint could possibly shorten. >> >> Exercise can increase joint range of motion, strength, endurance, >> coordination, as well as improve joint stability. There are exercises that >> target one specific joint and exercises that could help with overall >> cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In rheumatoid arthritis and >> osteoarthritis, aerobic and resistive exercises can decrease disability by >> improving function while decreasing pain. >> >> These types of exercises can be classified into three groups: range of >> motion or stretching, strengthening (resistive exercises), and aerobic >> (endurance). In general, an exercise program progresses through different >> levels. With passive exercises, the joint is moved without the patient >> exerting any effort. With active exercise, the patient is assisted in >> exerting some muscle contraction in attempting joint movement to achieve the >> desired range. In resistive exercises, which are known as strengthening >> exercises, a force is applied in opposition to the attempted movement. >> >> Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. Usually, passive exercise is >> suggested with range of motion exercises to allow for bending and extending. >> Stretching may be more effective after the application of heat to the area. >> As with all exercise programs, it is advised that a physician be consulted >> to make sure the exercise is appropriate for the condition. >> >> Compliance in an exercise program is improved by having an individual join a >> group. This produces a structured exercise program. Another suggestion to >> increase compliance is to have the patient keep an exercise diary, which >> should be reviewed at each visit. >> >> The physician and health care professional should also provide positive >> feedback and frequent encouragement. Usually exercises with a high level of >> impact, such as tennis and racquetball, are avoided because of the stress >> that is placed on the joints and ligaments. >> >> > > > __________________________________________________________ > Win a First Class Trip to Hawaii to Vacation Elvis Style! > http://r.lycos.com/r/sagel_mail/http://www.elvis.lycos.com/sweepstakes > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Iris, I¹m a believer too. This is my first year with a pool heater too and it is just wonderful. I was in the pool 2 months earlier than I would have been and I¹ll be in it 2 months after it is normally to cold to swim. I am a different person in the summer and I attribute it to water exercise. I used to go to a gym in the winter and swim in the pool, but it was constantly being shut down for bacteria, so I stopped going. I¹m glad you will have a place to go in the winter. It is not just your opinion that exercise works, many studies have been done and they come to the same conclusion. Using common sense, knowing when to rest a flaring joint and following doctor¹s advise is best. a > a - I am a believer! My feet and legs are always > so swollen that traditional exercise is out. At the > beginning of this summer, I began a new exercise > regimen - aquatic exercise. My husband installed a > heater on our pool because with a constant temp of 68, > I could not get in the pool. Since the water is warm, > I have begun exercising three to four times a week. > The switch burned out two weeks ago so I haven't been > exercising and I can feel the increase in pain and > mobility. I need to devise a back-up plan because I > won't be able to swim this winter. Next year a new > seniors center will open down the street from me and > it will have an indoor pool. I look forward to using > it. Anyway, that is my opinion - exercise works. Iris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 a - I used to laugh when my dr told me to exercise and say sure - when I feel better. It is such a viscous circle. So, I guess you bite the bullet and start out with a really reduced workout and stretches to get you going and build up from there. What do you do for exercise during the winter months? Any suggestions? I purchased this ad-doer and it works either as a stretcher or as a aerobic workout. You sit in the chair and put your arms on the side bars and twist. It massages your back and really makes a difference for range of motiion. Iris a <paula54@...> wrote: > If you have a flare, do only gentle range-of-motion > exercises. > http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/living/pain/06 > > From National Institute of Arthritis and > Musculoskeletal and > Skin Diseases Information: > > It is appropriate to put joints gently through their > full range of motion > once a day, with periods of rest, during acute > systemic flares or local > joint flares. > http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm#11 > > > > > Hello > > May I ask where the article is from that it states > " >Inflamed joints should > > be exercised frequently. " and further > documentation or conversation would be > > appreciated. > > > > There is confusion on exercising an inflamed joint > on my behalf! > > Devaughan > > -- > > > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2002 21:00:26 > > a wrote: > >> Exercise and Arthritis > >> > >> The importance of exercise in the management of > rheumatic diseases is often > >> not taken as seriously as it should be. > Inflammation in muscles and joints > >> could potentially result in the loss of joint > range of motion, muscle > >> strength, and bone density. The normal reaction > when there is pain in a > >> joint is to stop using the affected joint. The > build up of fluid inside a > >> joint can also decrease movement. Inflamed joints > are generally more > >> comfortable in a slightly bent position because > of a decrease in pressure. > >> As a result of not using the affected joint, the > joint space may tighten and > >> permanent joint contrcacture could possibly > occur. Furthermore, without use > >> the tendons and muscles surrounding the joint > could possibly shorten. > >> > >> Exercise can increase joint range of motion, > strength, endurance, > >> coordination, as well as improve joint stability. > There are exercises that > >> target one specific joint and exercises that > could help with overall > >> cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In > rheumatoid arthritis and > >> osteoarthritis, aerobic and resistive exercises > can decrease disability by > >> improving function while decreasing pain. > >> > >> These types of exercises can be classified into > three groups: range of > >> motion or stretching, strengthening (resistive > exercises), and aerobic > >> (endurance). In general, an exercise program > progresses through different > >> levels. With passive exercises, the joint is > moved without the patient > >> exerting any effort. With active exercise, the > patient is assisted in > >> exerting some muscle contraction in attempting > joint movement to achieve the > >> desired range. In resistive exercises, which are > known as strengthening > >> exercises, a force is applied in opposition to > the attempted movement. > >> > >> Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. > Usually, passive exercise is > >> suggested with range of motion exercises to allow > for bending and extending. > >> Stretching may be more effective after the > application of heat to the area. > >> As with all exercise programs, it is advised that > a physician be consulted > >> to make sure the exercise is appropriate for the > condition. > >> > >> Compliance in an exercise program is improved by > having an individual join a > >> group. This produces a structured exercise > program. Another suggestion to > >> increase compliance is to have the patient keep > an exercise diary, which > >> should be reviewed at each visit. > >> > >> The physician and health care professional should > also provide positive > >> feedback and frequent encouragement. Usually > exercises with a high level of > >> impact, such as tennis and racquetball, are > avoided because of the stress > >> that is placed on the joints and ligaments. > >> > >> > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Win a First Class Trip to Hawaii to Vacation Elvis > Style! > > > http://r.lycos.com/r/sagel_mail/http://www.elvis.lycos.com/sweepstakes > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 I use my hot tub in the winter. It¹s no where near as good as the pool, but it is still fantastic. The warm water is very soothing and I can do stretching and range of motion exercises. I also use my bed as a big exercise mat. It¹s a king size and there is plenty of room and it¹s well cushioned. I just do stretching, situps, isometrics, and yoga (very limited, but some things I can do). I also do chair exercises, sort of like chair dancing to music. Right now I¹m concentrating on trying to unbend a bent elbow. It¹s not fun. You definitely have to start out easy and build up. You can do damage by overdoing it. I learned from going to physical therapy. Ask your doctor what he thinks. a > a - I used to laugh when my dr told me to exercise > and say sure - when I feel better. It is such a > viscous circle. So, I guess you bite the bullet and > start out with a really reduced workout and stretches > to get you going and build up from there. What do you > do for exercise during the winter months? Any > suggestions? I purchased this ad-doer and it works > either as a stretcher or as a aerobic workout. You > sit in the chair and put your arms on the side bars > and twist. It massages your back and really makes a > difference for range of motiion. Iris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Funny this shoud come up now. I remember when my Lupus was in full swing, I about fell down the steps where I lived. I blamed it on clumsiness, The next day the same thing happened, I realised my legs just weren't working properly. I got really upset and walked to my (then) in-laws. It was probably 5 or 6 miles, My legs worked fine after that. When I told my doctor what I did he went Ballistic!!! He said " You have arthritis in both Knees don't ever do that again!!!! Oh well just one more time I went against my doctors advice. Of course I'm speaking of 28 years ago I don't advicate anyone going against there doctors instructions. I was young and headstrong, It worked for me then and may just have been one of those things. Huggs Lena > Exercise and Arthritis > > The importance of exercise in the management of rheumatic diseases is often > not taken as seriously as it should be. Inflammation in muscles and joints > could potentially result in the loss of joint range of motion, muscle > strength, and bone density. The normal reaction when there is pain in a > joint is to stop using the affected joint. The build up of fluid inside a > joint can also decrease movement. Inflamed joints are generally more > comfortable in a slightly bent position because of a decrease in pressure. > As a result of not using the affected joint, the joint space may tighten and > permanent joint contrcacture could possibly occur. Furthermore, without use > the tendons and muscles surrounding the joint could possibly shorten. > > Exercise can increase joint range of motion, strength, endurance, > coordination, as well as improve joint stability. There are exercises that > target one specific joint and exercises that could help with overall > cardiovascular fitness and endurance. In rheumatoid arthritis and > osteoarthritis, aerobic and resistive exercises can decrease disability by > improving function while decreasing pain. > > These types of exercises can be classified into three groups: range of > motion or stretching, strengthening (resistive exercises), and aerobic > (endurance). In general, an exercise program progresses through different > levels. With passive exercises, the joint is moved without the patient > exerting any effort. With active exercise, the patient is assisted in > exerting some muscle contraction in attempting joint movement to achieve the > desired range. In resistive exercises, which are known as strengthening > exercises, a force is applied in opposition to the attempted movement. > > Inflamed joints should be exercised frequently. Usually, passive exercise is > suggested with range of motion exercises to allow for bending and extending. > Stretching may be more effective after the application of heat to the area. > As with all exercise programs, it is advised that a physician be consulted > to make sure the exercise is appropriate for the condition. > > Compliance in an exercise program is improved by having an individual join a > group. This produces a structured exercise program. Another suggestion to > increase compliance is to have the patient keep an exercise diary, which > should be reviewed at each visit. > > The physician and health care professional should also provide positive > feedback and frequent encouragement. Usually exercises with a high level of > impact, such as tennis and racquetball, are avoided because of the stress > that is placed on the joints and ligaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Iris and a, I am also a believer. I try to do range of motion exercises, light wieght lifting, and power walking at least 5 times a week. I notice that when my exercise is cut short by a flare or if I am just being lazy, my joints start to ache more. I also get a gel effect in my joints if I don't move enough and they hurt and feel sluggish. Probably an increase in inflammation and a hardening of the synovial fluid. I think the important thing is that every bit helps. You don't need to train like a professional athlete to reap the benefits of exercising. Al in IL > > >Exercise and Arthritis > > > > > >The importance of exercise in the management of > > rheumatic diseases is often > > >not taken as seriously as it should be. > > Inflammation in muscles and joints > > >could potentially result in the loss of joint range > > of motion, muscle > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2002 Report Share Posted August 12, 2002 Dear a - Over the years I have taken numerous dance and exercise classes but when my knee pain began, I couldn't dance anymore. I made up my exercises for the pool by targeting different muscles and it gives me a well rounded workout. I sit in a swivel chair at work and take 5 min stretch breaks by holding myself looking forward and twisting the seat. It really loosens up my back. So for anyone who thinks that they can't exercise, you don't have to be in a 45 minute aerobic class, you can start with stretches as I am sure you learned in physical therapy. I got a prescription from my dr for a hot tub so I can take it off my taxes. Insurance won't pay for it but they may pay for a water aerobics class with a letter from a dr. Wish I could get the hot tub right now but it is impossible with my husband and I being unemployed at the same time. Iris --- a <paula54@...> wrote: > I use my hot tub in the winter. It1s no where near > as good as the pool, but > it is still fantastic. > The warm water is very soothing and I can do > stretching and range of motion > exercises. > I also use my bed as a big exercise mat. It1s a > king size and there is > plenty of room and it1s well cushioned. I just do > stretching, situps, > isometrics, and yoga (very limited, but some things > I can do). I also do > chair exercises, sort of like chair dancing to > music. Right now I1m > concentrating on trying to unbend a bent elbow. > It1s not fun. > You definitely have to start out easy and build up. > You can do damage by > overdoing it. I learned from going to physical > therapy. Ask your doctor > what he thinks. > a > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2002 Report Share Posted August 13, 2002 Iris, It sounds like you have a good routine going Iris. I wish it still included dancing, but water dancing is fun too. The best part is the soft landing if you happen to fall. Most people don¹t realize that by strengthening their muscles, they are taking the pressure off the joints. I feel so much better after a good swim. I wish there was a land exercise I could do that was as effective as swimming. Do you have a gym or a YMCA near you with a pool? Maybe for the winter, something like that would help. a > Dear a - Over the years I have taken numerous > dance and exercise classes but when my knee pain > began, I couldn't dance anymore. I made up my > exercises for the pool by targeting different muscles > and it gives me a well rounded workout. I sit in a > swivel chair at work and take 5 min stretch breaks by > holding myself looking forward and twisting the seat. > It really loosens up my back. So for anyone who > thinks that they can't exercise, you don't have to be > in a 45 minute aerobic class, you can start with > stretches as I am sure you learned in physical > therapy. I got a prescription from my dr for a hot > tub so I can take it off my taxes. Insurance won't > pay for it but they may pay for a water aerobics class > with a letter from a dr. Wish I could get the hot tub > right now but it is impossible with my husband and I > being unemployed at the same time. Iris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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