Swimming
Hi All does anyone find swimming helpful? I have OA and having problems with my left knee.
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Good morning @Madcatwoman welcome to the Versus Arthritis Online Community.
I see from your post that you have Osteoarthritis in your left knee and are wondering whether swimming might help you.
While you wait for someone to come along and reply I am going to add some information which you should find helpful:
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Best wishes
Ellen.
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@Madcatwoman hello from me too.
I used to swim quite a lot for my arthritis, but stopped during covid now tend to walk instead mostly. Also my lungs won't allow me to do a whole length.
However there were a lot of people who exercised their joints in the pool some just walking up and down in the water. I think it really helps because it takes some of the pressure off being under water.
Try to find a pool with warmer water if you can
Take care
Toni x
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