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Follow the links below for information about exercise therapy for arthritis.
Reviewed March 2009
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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. 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.
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Sep 2009
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Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors - myDr.com.au
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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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Aug 2009
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Exercising and arthritis - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis.
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Aug 2009
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip....
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Apr 2009
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Arthritis and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Arthritis and water exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Warm water exercise (hydrotherapy) is helpful for people with arthritis. The resistance of moving through water boosts muscle strength and endurance.
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Dec 2008
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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This summary of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of exercise on osteoarthritis (OA)....
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Aug 2008
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Tai Chi and arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 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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This summay of a Cochrane review presents what we know from research about the effect of post-operative therapy for metacarpophalangeal (MCP) arthroplasty. The review shows that in people with RA:...
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Oct 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 for treating rheumatoid arthritis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Does Tai Chi help people with rheumatoid arthritis? To answer this question, scientists analysed 4 studies. The studies tested 202 people who had rheumatoid arthritis. Some people attended classes, were taught or practiced Tai Chi for 8 to 10 weeks. T...
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Apr 2004
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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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Either high intensity or low intensity aerobic exercise improves functional status, pain, gait, and aerobic capacity in people with osteoarthritis of the knee...
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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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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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