The Versus Arthritis Let’s Move Monthly Challenge is designed to help you incorporate movement into every day of the month. This month, fitness professional Leon Wormley, together with his Mum Janet, present the Step Challenge. All our challenges are designed especially for those living with arthritis and joint pain. In…
The rheumatology physio suggested I use an exercise bike to help my knees. Looking at buying an exercise bike I was surprised at the weight of good ones - 30 to 40kgs - and the room they take up. I came up with an alternative. I've got a normal bike so I bought a cycle trainer which is a very stable triangular stand that…
I’m at that age of 55 when skin is starting to sag, everything feels floppy and I’m putting on weight around my tummy. Have OA in left ankle as well as my neck. Thinking of joining the gym so can you weight machines etc. Don’t know if it’s a good idea or not as after carrying heavy shopping & usually have a migraine from…
Want a walking challenge that you can shape yourself? Around 10 million people in the UK are living with arthritis. It can affect people of all ages – even children and teenagers. Living with arthritis can be challenging - chronic pain can make everyday tasks, like making a cup of tea, really difficult. It is often…
What a baffling disease. Whatever the exercise was, the one that kept my arms and legs strong enough for using the bath, it has gone. Whats gone is strange because its not like I don't move around either, because I do, except it's mostly around the house these days. I climb the exercise steps, 12 minutes until out of puff,…
How do I get people to get to get donation"s? How do I set it on my Facebook page? My name is Arvinder, I have been a Rhumotoid Arthritis suffer for the last 20 years and more . I have joined the NRAS group, and everyone their is very helpful.
I have a pretty big garden and I do have lawn and hedge hep but weeds were growing faster than I could deal with them. Then I bought 2 marvelous gadgets, a Japanese hoe ( robust metal hook on a small handle ) and a folding stool. I can now weed vert efficiently sitting down ! Hope this may e hseful for some of you keen…
I have just completed 6 week hydrotherapy sessions via the physio department and would like to know if there are any hydrotherapy classes I can go to to follow on. I live in South Yorkshire. My physio has only been able to suggest Aqua-aerobics or Aqua zumba at my local leisure centre, both of which would not be suitable.…
Hi should you still exercise when you're having a flare up my left knee is experiencing a flare up is it safe for me to do my strengthening and range of motion exercises thank you
Just read an myth busting email from Arthritis Versus about exercise/weight lifting to help build muscles & feel better. I have worn discs at C6 & C7 in my neck & Id love to be able to lift my little hand weight & build some muscle. The only thing is even loading & carrying shopping bags in & out of the trolley, in & out…
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