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To Know and Help with Your Arthritis

[Sponsored Article] Arthritis affects more than 43 million people in the United States and the majority of them are over the age of 45. The joint pain and stiffness affect the ability to do daily activities such as household chores, walking, playing and even getting dressed. Studies have shown that appropriate strength training in fact can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It also improves the functional ability of sufferers with arthritis to have better life quality through appropriate strength training.

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Arthritis affects more than 43 million people in the United States and the majority of them are over the age of 45. The joint pain and stiffness affect the ability to do daily activities such as household chores, walking, playing and even getting dressed. Studies have shown that appropriate strength training in fact can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It also improves the functional ability of sufferers with arthritis to have better life quality through appropriate strength training.

Strength Training to Arthritis

The definition of arthritis is inflammation of a joint, but it often affects more than just the joint. Sometimes the tissues surrounding a joint and other bodily systems may also be affected. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis; the most common types are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthropathies.

It is recommended to have 150 minutes per week of at least moderate activity, such as water aerobics or mowing the lawn. This not only helps to relieve arthritis, but also helps to avoid hypokinetic diseases like obesity, muscle degeneration and cardiovascular disease etc.

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Sample Strength Training Exercise for Arthritis

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