Swimming

Madcatwoman

Hi All does anyone find swimming helpful? I have OA and having problems with my left knee.

Ellen

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:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/june/why-is-swimming-and-exercising-in-water-good-for-people-with-arthritis/

and

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-stories/charless-story/

Best wishes

Ellen.

frogmorton

@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