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Follow the links below for information about exercise therapy for arthritis.
Reviewed January 2008
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Osteoarthritis: joints affected
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myDr
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See how osteoarthritis affects your joints using this interactive image.
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Apr 2008
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Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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 ...
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Dec 2007
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Post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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there was not enough information in the included study to tell whether wearing a hand splint and performing exercises (continuous passive motion) after surgery improves hand function, relieves pain, or corrects deformity.We often do not have precise inf...
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Oct 2007
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Arthritis and water exercise
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is helpful for people with arthritis. The body is supported and the resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance.
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Sep 2007
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Aquatic exercise for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Aug 2007
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Tai Chi and arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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In China, it has been known for centuries that Tai Chi can help 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.
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Jun 2007
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Ageing - muscles bones and joints
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Better Health Channel
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Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Some of these changes are due to getting older, but researchers now know that severe physical decline can be prevented or even reversed with exercise. Fitness of the musculoskeletal system is crucial for the maintenance of functional independence in later life.
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May 2007
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Arthritis and exercise
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Arthritis is a general term that describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints of the body. Exercise can reduce some of the symptoms of arthritis and improve joint mobility and strength. People with arthritis should choose their type of exercise carefully.
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Oct 2006
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Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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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.
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Jul 2006
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Exercising and arthritis
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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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.
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Jul 2006
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Tai chi for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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,...
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Apr 2004
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| Title: |
Intensity of exercise for the treatment of osteoarthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Feb 2003
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Thermotherapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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 ...
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Dec 2001
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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....
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Jan 2001
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Dynamic exercise therapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Aug 1998
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