I am awaiting a THR on my right hip. As I have scoliosis and kyphosis, I am at very high risk of dislocation after the op. (My left hip was done some 20 years ago, when I was 60). Surgeon has said to walk as much as possible to prepare for the op and strengthen that whole area, which I am trying to do, plus specific leg…
Morning all. ive had a scan through one or two running threads to get a feel of things. I was only recently diagnosed with arthritis on the outside of my left knee. Its a shock, Im 67, Ive been running well with a 5k pb of 28 mins in Nov, I hill walk a lot tooand even rock climbed Ben Nevis recently Im waiting for my first…
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis on my hips, lower back and big toe. I have bulging disc on my lower back also. I have been a keen runner, I served in the Army. I am now struggling to walk and feeling horrible. We recently bought a dog, she has helped me greatly. I would love to go back running again. I go…
Hello, I have distal joint OA in my thumbs and little fingers, with a heberden's node on the little finger of my left (non-dominant) hand. I've had a course of physio and so know the basic set of finger exercises, but I have specific questions that I can't find answer to online. 1. Strength exercises I"ve been given and…
Finger Up She’s got her swollen middle finger Extended, she can’t bend it back Into her palm, because it hurts too much, And stiff, And she doesn’t know why She’s been afflicted with a disease Called psoriatic arthritis She doesn’t think she deserves This tortured path, This throbbing red mess Is so annoying And sometimes…
I had my first bout of reactive arthritis 7 years ago from a Strep infection in my foot, and I made a full recovery. I think it might have returned after a bladder infection and I was wondering if anyone here has had recurring bouts of Reactive Arthritis?
I've just joined today. I have OA in my hands, knee and shoulder. I didn't realise how restrictive this is until I tried a yoga class yesterday. I used to find it quite easy but now my left leg refuses to bend so I can't do the movements. Do you think perseverance will make it more flexible? Thanks
ThIs is my new castor-wobble-free camber-eating wheelchair I'm building. It is based upon this prototype: All I need now is to add a seat and brakes. It uses <50% energy than any wheelchair on the market and doubles a wheelchair user's life-span in a manual chair by substantially reducing bending and twisting.
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, having being diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both feet (big toes) and left hip. I also have bulging dics in my spine. Walking and any exercise gives me sciatica pain. Any tips on something I can do to relieve this? Physio has given me some stretching to do that does help. Would walking…
I have arthritis in my hands and cannot find any compression gloves for swimming. Does anyone know of any for swimming?
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