Arthritis Physical Activity
People with arthritis benefit from moving their
joints on a daily basis. There are numerous benefits
to increased physical activity for a person with
arthritis. The following are just a few:
- Increased or maintained bone and muscle strength
- Improved or maintained posture, balance and
coordination
- Increased or maintained energy
- Increased or maintained ability to perform
activities of daily living
- Improved quality of sleep
- Weight control
- Increased or maintained cardiovascular health
- Improvement in self-esteem and decrease in
depression
Physical activity, with proper warm up and cool
down, actually nourishes the cartilage between
joints. This fact dispels the myth that physical
activity can cause more damage to the joint. More
damage is actually done to the joint by not exercising
it because then it degenerates and becomes stiff,
often leading to more inflammation.
For more information about physical activity programs, please contact Lisa Williams, KDHE Arthritis Program Manager, at 785-296-2330 or Lawilliams@kdheks.gov.
To
go to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Arthritis Program Site, click here.
To visit the CDC arthritis home page,
click here.
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