Newly diagnosed

Kaz24

Hello

I have just been diagnosed with OA in my knee and hands and decided to join up to the forum for some tips and support.

Until recently I was pretty active swimming and cycling on a regular basis. Not possible at the moment due to covid and joint pain. I just wondered what you all do for exercise without putting stress on the knee.

Thanks

chrisb

Hi @Kaz24 and welcome to the Versus Arthritis forum.

You have OA in your knee and hands and are looking for some tips/support. You are normally physically active but these activities are being affected by Covid plus your joint pain. Specifically, you’d like to know how other forum members in a similar position take exercise without over stressing their knees.

A combination of information on our website plus input from other forum members will I hope provide you with the feedback you seek.

These links, are I hope, good places to start:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/june/staying-active-with-arthritis/

https://action.versusarthritis.org/page/65888/petition/1

https://www.versusarthritis.org/search?query=Exercising+with+OA

No doubt there will be forum members who will be able to offer advice.

Please do interact fully with the forum topics where you feel it appropriate.

If at any time you fell it would be useful then please do call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon - Fri 9:00am – 8:00pm) if you ever feel they could be of help.

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

frogmorton

Hi @Kaz24

I walk - not far and not fast, but I walk. I do also cycle in good weather and on the flat and on good days. Would love an electric bike, but they are quite pricey and my sisters' is a bit heavy.

I also do a version of yoga to a video I have at home and have been doing Leon's programme

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/52987/lets-move-with-leon

I hope that takes you to the page not sure it will though🤔😕

Kaz24

Thanks ChrisB I will take a look at the links. 😃