Arthritis and Joint Pain

Painful joints can be a major limitation and deterrent to being mobile as well as performing exercise. However, we know that strengthening our joints is an effective way to manage arthritis and maintain our mobility and functional capacity. Active EP are able to develop the most appropriate program to manage joint pain while increasing joint strength and stability.

Treatment for Joint and Inflammatory Conditions:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Strengthening and stabilising joints
• Develop appropriate programs to improve fitness and mobility without aggravating painful joints

Why is it important to exercise?

• Although pain and functional limitations present challenges to physical activity among individuals with arthritis, regular exercise is essential for managing these conditions.
• Specifically, exercise reduces pain, maintains muscle strength around affected joints, reduces joint stiffness, prevents functional decline, and improves quality of life.
• Exercise can provide the same symptomatic relief as prescribed medications but without the side effects!

What can Active EP do for you?

• Development an appropriate program to improve fitness and ability without causing aggravation to painful joints.
• Postural and movement assessment that will ensure correction of movement pattern so affected joints can move to the best of their ability pain free.
• Education on the best times of the day to exercise to prevent pain exacerbation or limitations.

Make an appointment with one of our Exercise Physiologists to improve your joint health.

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