Posted on July 30, 2008 in Latest News
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints and result in pain, swelling and stiffness, thus limiting one’s limb movements. Regular exercise helps keep joints moving, restores and preserves flexibility and strength, and protects joints against further damage. It improves your coordination, endurance and your ability to perform daily tasks (such as walking or writing).
Water exercises work effectively to reduce arthritic pain and have been proven to be a successful treatment among many patients of arthritis.
What Studies Say
Doing stretching and aerobic workouts in warm water may help relieve pain and improve daily function in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. This finding was offered by Danish researchers who reviewed six studies involving about 800 patients.
How to Water Exercise Your Limbs
When coming into contact with water, relax and enjoy the soothing effect. Once the joints and muscles feel relaxed, slowly begin your arthritis water exercise routine. After you are finished with your arthritis water exercises, relax your muscles again before getting out of the water. The use of a heated pool is often recommended for people with arthritis.
Benefits of Water Aerobics
Immersing your joints and aching limbs in warm water raises the body temperature causing the blood vessels to dilate and promote enhanced circulation.
The buoyancy of water is a great advantage in mitigating arthritic pain and stiffness.
Water effectively aids support joints and promotes more free movements of joints. Water is also capable of acting as a resistance force. This helps to build muscle strength.
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