Moving for Healthy Joints

This month’s exercise of the month focuses on the abdomen. Considered the centre of the body, it is what connects the upper half of the body to the lower half. Formed by a collection of tendinous sheaths, intersections and the main muscles (the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and the...

One of the primary contributions to the development of arthritis is prolonged overuse or imperfect loading of a weight bearing joint. As one of the primary load bearing joints in the human body, the hip joint is particularly susceptible to the consequences of imperfect loading behaviours. This can, in...

The shoulder joint is the major joint connecting the upper limb to the trunk. It is also the most mobile of joints in the human body, however, because of this it is also one of the joints most susceptible to problems. Formed by three bones: the humerus (upper arm...

The spine stretches down from the base of the skull to the coccyx (tailbone). It is one of the most important structures in the body as it houses the spinal cord which is responsible for your body’s ability to move, feel, and function. The spine is also responsible for...

The exercise of this month focuses on working this particular muscle group so you can develop stronger arms for your daily functional activities such as carrying, lifting and moving objects. Bicep curls isolate the body movement of elbow flexion, or rather bending of the arm at the elbow. It...

This Exercise of the Month targets individuals living with Osteoporosis. Even though these exercises are tailored towards addressing that condition, they can still be performed by anyone and are equally as beneficial to those living with arthritis. Osteoporosis leads to more fragile, and brittle bones due to low bone...

Our hands are a key structure of our body that facilitate our actions in everyday living. From grabbing, to lifting, holding, and writing, our hands arguably play one of the most important roles in our everyday life and function. However, the hands is also one of the sites that...

Simple, Relevant, Effective, Time-Saving. Walking is a great way to introduce physical activity as part of your daily routine. Not only does it provide numerous health benefits, it’s also free, readily available, and safe for a variety of health conditions (including arthritis) as it is low impact. Incorporating a...