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Hand exercises for healthy joints
If you have arthritis, you may wonder whether or not you should exercise the impacted joints. Don’t be afraid to use your hands. Regular exercise is important in reducing stiffness and keeping your joints and muscles working. Try to make sure you move any affected joints in your fingers, thumbs, knuckles and wrists as far…
Joint Protection: Hands Edition
Arthritis can significantly affect the hands impairing mobility and causing discomfort in everyday activities. For people living with arthritis in their hands, practicing joint protection techniques is essential for minimising pain and preserving function. Joint protection involves adopting strategies and modifying behaviors to reduce stress on the joints, thereby reducing symptoms and preventing further damage.…
A Real Pain In The Foot
It’s well known that people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often have painful feet. Approximately three quarters of people with RA report moderate to severe disabling foot pain that can limit activities of daily living. The feet are particularly vulnerable to problems when RA is active, due to the high forces on inflamed and unstable…
Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain and Fatigue: Enhancing Quality of Life
Living with arthritis can present daily challenges, from managing pain to coping with fatigue. These symptoms can significantly impact one’s quality of life, making it essential to adopt effective strategies for their management. While arthritis may not have a cure, there are various lifestyle modifications and self-care practices that people can incorporate into their daily…
Sedentary Behaviour and its Health Risks
Sedentary behaviour is simply defined as ‘too much sitting’ Sedentary behaviour are activities where you spend a lot of time not using energy. These can include, sleeping, lying down, sitting, watching television, and playing on the computer. Finding a balance between resting painful joints or pacing activities, and limiting sedentary behaviours where possible can help…
Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Arthritis
Arthritis is a common, chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Living with arthritis can be challenging, but adopting a multidisciplinary approach can significantly improve your quality of life. Effective management of arthritis requires more than just medication; it involves a strategy that utilises various treatments and lifestyle…
Overview of Common Arthritis Medications
Arthritis is a term that encompasses over 120 different conditions characterised by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Managing arthritis often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and medication. Your doctor will help work out the right medication for you based on your condition and any other health factors you may live with. If you have…
Navigating Arthritis During Pregnancy: Insights and Considerations
Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings about lots of physical and emotional changes. For people with arthritis, this journey might require a bit more planning and attention, as managing arthritis symptoms while nurturing a growing life becomes a delicate balancing act. In this article, we will explore arthritis during pregnancy, offering insights, considerations, and…
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