Posted on November 15, 2007 in Latest News
Are you suffering from arthritis and want to go for a vacation? Are you worried about the arthritic pain you might have to face during traveling? Arthritis patients might find traveling as an impossible task.
Here are some great tips which make your vacation more enjoyable.
- Plan your trip in advance. Make sure that your planning should be realistic keeping in mind your physical condition. The whole trip should be to relax you. Ensure that you get enough of rest and break.
- Do an extensive research about the holiday spots to finalize the spot. This will give you an idea about the location and the activities you can go for. Internet or a local travel agency will be of great help for you in this task.
- When you travel by bus, train or car, it takes longer time to reach your destination. It is advisable to take small walking breaks during the journey.
- If you are traveling by air, request for a bulkhead or an aisle seat which would allow you to stretch your legs. You can even request for a wheelchair before getting into the plane. Walk occasionally during the flight, this would avoid joint stiffening.
- Before going for a vacation, get a complete health check-up done. Also, discuss in detail about your trip plans with your physician.
- If you had undergone joint replacement surgery then physician might give you a patient’s identification card.
- Don’t forget carrying all the necessary things – your medications, a brief medical history, latest prescription and your physicians contact number. This would be helpful in case of emergency.
- It’s better if you carry luggage on wheels. It is easy to carry and doesn’t exert pressure on your joints.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet during the vacation.
- Just relax and enjoy completely during sightseeing, shopping, laying at poolside or cruising.
- Lastly don’t forget to wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes.
Enjoy your vacation with great comfort and ease.
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