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SPECIFIC EXERCISES FOR PERSONS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS.

Author: admin
01 18th, 2011
There are many range-of-motion, strengthening, and endurance exercises to choose from. Keep the following guidelines and precautions in mind.
1.   Review your exercise program with your physician or a physical therapist who is knowledgeable about RA. This is always important, but it is crucial if arthritis affects your neck or if your arthritis is severe. Take this book with you when you visit your doctor or therapist, and ask your doctor or therapist to check off the exercises that are best suited for your level of arthritis. You will also want the therapist or doctor to help you decide the number of repetitions of each exercise to perform. We have placed a box near each exercise heading to help you keep a record of the recommended ones.
2.   Make exercise a part of your daily routine.
3.   Try to make exercise fun. Performing exercises with a friend or group makes exercise sessions more enjoyable. Your favorite music playing in the background can set the tone for exercising.
4.   Exercise whenever you need to get “the kinks” out. Doing a brief series of range-of-motion and stretching exercises is excellent in the morning, for example, or when you have been sitting for long periods. These exercises decrease stiffness in the joints.
5.   A formal exercise program with range-of-motion (and strengthening and endurance exercises if appropriate) should be done when your energy level is at its peak.
6.   Balance your exercise program with adequate rest and sleep.
7.   Always follow the rules of joint protection.
8.   Be comfortable when you exercise:
•   Wear loose clothing
•   Shower before exercising if you need to decrease pain and stiffness and increase flexibility
•   Take arthritis medications in advance, timed to “kick in” during the exercise period.
9.   Take deep, regular breaths while exercising. Remember, muscles use more oxygen than usual during exercise.
10.   Use smooth, flowing movement. Avoid jerking or bouncing motions.
11.   To limit inflammation, apply ice packs to warm joints for twenty minutes following an exercise session.
12. Never try to perform an exercise that causes pain. If it hurts, do not do it. (Forget the “no pain, no gain” philosophy.)
13.   Never exercise to the point of extreme muscle fatigue or weakness.
14.   If you have pain in your joints for more than two hours after exercising or notice increased joint pain or swelling the next day, you are overdoing it. Cut back! On the other hand, some muscle soreness is expected when you first begin any exercise program.
15.   If you have joint replacements, always review exercises with your doctors, including your orthopedic surgeon, before proceeding.
16.   Be adaptable to changes in your condition and modify accordingly.
17.   Keep a log of exercises you have completed.
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SPECIFIC EXERCISES FOR PERSONS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS.There are many range-of-motion, strengthening, and endurance exercises to choose from. Keep the following guidelines and precautions in mind.1.   Review your exercise program with your physician or a physical therapist who is knowledgeable about RA. This is always important, but it is crucial if arthritis affects your neck or if your arthritis is severe. Take this book with you when you visit your doctor or therapist, and ask your doctor or therapist to check off the exercises that are best suited for your level of arthritis. You will also want the therapist or doctor to help you decide the number of repetitions of each exercise to perform. We have placed a box near each exercise heading to help you keep a record of the recommended ones.2.   Make exercise a part of your daily routine.3.   Try to make exercise fun. Performing exercises with a friend or group makes exercise sessions more enjoyable. Your favorite music playing in the background can set the tone for exercising.4.   Exercise whenever you need to get “the kinks” out. Doing a brief series of range-of-motion and stretching exercises is excellent in the morning, for example, or when you have been sitting for long periods. These exercises decrease stiffness in the joints.5.   A formal exercise program with range-of-motion (and strengthening and endurance exercises if appropriate) should be done when your energy level is at its peak.6.   Balance your exercise program with adequate rest and sleep.7.   Always follow the rules of joint protection.8.   Be comfortable when you exercise:      •   Wear loose clothing•   Shower before exercising if you need to decrease pain and stiffness and increase flexibility•   Take arthritis medications in advance, timed to “kick in” during the exercise period.9.   Take deep, regular breaths while exercising. Remember, muscles use more oxygen than usual during exercise.10.   Use smooth, flowing movement. Avoid jerking or bouncing motions.11.   To limit inflammation, apply ice packs to warm joints for twenty minutes following an exercise session.12. Never try to perform an exercise that causes pain. If it hurts, do not do it. (Forget the “no pain, no gain” philosophy.)13.   Never exercise to the point of extreme muscle fatigue or weakness.14.   If you have pain in your joints for more than two hours after exercising or notice increased joint pain or swelling the next day, you are overdoing it. Cut back! On the other hand, some muscle soreness is expected when you first begin any exercise program.15.   If you have joint replacements, always review exercises with your doctors, including your orthopedic surgeon, before proceeding.16.   Be adaptable to changes in your condition and modify accordingly.17.   Keep a log of exercises you have completed.*78/209/5*



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