Through the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP), people with arthritis can work out in warm water without putting excess strain on their joints and muscles. The program is very popular because ...
Doctors used to tell people with achy joints caused from arthritis to take it easy. Now, more and more are telling patients to exercise. One of the most popular exercises for arthritis aches is water ...
Living with arthritis doesn’t mean you have to live an inactive lifestyle in fear of causing yourself more pain. | Adobe.com Living with arthritis doesn’t mean you have to live an inactive lifestyle ...
Three times a week, Jean Harrison hits the locker room, puts on her bathing suit and hops into the water. She and about a dozen others move through hourlong sessions in the water, in unison -- slowly, ...
Feeling lucky that you don’t have arthritis? Don’t celebrate just yet. Nearly one-quarter of adults in the United States has arthritis, or about 58.5 million people, according to the US Centers for ...
The key is smart choices. Regular movement is essential to lubricate your joints, strengthen the muscles that support them, and prevent stiffness. Plus, it helps maintain a healthy weight, which is ...
Exercise needn't be painful -- even for people with arthritis. Doing workouts while partly immersed in water, according to the Arthritis Foundation, can help relieve pressure on stiff joints and ...
Runners may well suffer from a multitude of injuries, aches and pains but if you have regular joint pain, swelling or restricted movement then it could be a sign of arthritis. Around 350 million ...