Exercise Therapy for Arthritis

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Title:   Arthritis and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Exercise can have many benefits for people with arthritis. Regular gentle physical activity can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis and improve joint mobility and strength. Helpful exercises may include dancing, swimming, walking and chair exercises.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Arthritis and water exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is helpful for people with arthritis. The resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and disease.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This summary presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise therapy in JIA. The review shows that in children with JIA, exercise may not lead to any difference in a child's ability to function or move their joints fully, the number of ...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Osteoarthritis: joints affected
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   See how osteoarthritis affects your joints using this interactive image.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Arthritis exercises
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty (knuckle joint replacement) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal ...
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Aquatic exercise for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is gold level evidence that for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, aquatic exercise probably slightly reduces pain and slightly improves function over 3 months. The progression of damage in osteoarthritis as seen on x-rays was not measured. Theref...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Tai Chi and arthritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tai Chi can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. All state Arthritis Foundations in Australia have supported suitable Tai Chi instructors as part of a program for arthritis. Many people have gained health benefits and relief from their conditions by practicing Tai Chi.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Exercising and arthritis
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If you have arthritis, discuss exercise options with your doctor, rheumatologist or physical therapist. There are different types of arthritis and what is helpful for one type may be a hindrance for another.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people assume that arthritis is only associated with old age and, although other forms of the condition that are just as debilitating affect children and young adults, osteoarthritis is the one that commonly affects older people.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   What is Tai Chi and how could it help people with rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissues. The attack happens mostly in the joints of the feet and hands and causes redness,...
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Intensity of exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Therapeutic exercise has been recommended as part of a treatment regime for people with osteoarthritis to improve functional status and decrease disability and pain. It is thought that aquatic, functional, or aerobic exercise has this potential. Attenti...
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Thermotherapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review found there were no significant effects for hot and ice packs applications and faradic baths on objective measures of disease activity including joint swelling, pain, medication intake, range of motion (ROM), grip strength, hand function or ...
Date:   Dec 2001
Title:   Osteoarthritis: high BMI increases chance of hip replacement
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A study has found that overweight people are more likely to need a total hip replacement as a result of osteoarthritis than people with a healthy weight.
Date:   Jun 2001
Title:   Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There were not enough studies to provide recommendations about optimal program content or dosage (frequency, intensity, duration). There were not enough studies to determine the value of exercise to people with OA of the hip....
Date:   Jan 2001
Title:   Dynamic exercise therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Rheumatoid arthritis patients suffer from pain, swelling and restricted movement of joints leading to decreased aerobic capacity, muscle strength, joint mobility and functional capacity. Dynamic exercise therapy involves shortening and lengthening muscl...
Date:   Aug 1998
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