Exercise.

Arkwright52

Hi all. I am a new member. How often should I do the strengthening exercises. They seem to be helpful.

CarylW

Hello @Arkwright52

Welcome to our online forum. We are a friendly group and try and support each other with information and help. Perhaps you would like to tell us a little more about yourself?

Without knowing more about the exercises you are doing, it is difficult to respond directly to your question but you may find this information useful as a starting point:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/lets-move-with-leon/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/october/new-stretching-videos-to-help-keep-moving-and-manage-your-arthritis/

Do keep posting and let us know how you ae getting on. I'm sure other members will be able to share their experiences.

Best wishes

Caryl

jonr

Welcome to the Forum @Arkwright52,

The best person to answer this might be a Physio, I saw one attached to the Health Centre I go to. After an assessment, he gave me a tailored set of exercises and stretches to do each day, they take around 20 minutes.

As my joint strength has improved (which took a good 4 months in my case), I was able to top it up with other exercises at my local gym, plus cycle, walk and hike.

If you find as I did that it's painful then mastering your pain management is pretty vital - get that sorted and you'll be well away.

Jon

stickywicket

Hi @Arkwright52 ,

As @jonr says, a physio is the best person to advise. In the meantime, I've always been told to build slowly and it's always worked for me. Good luck!

Arkwright52

I did try the exercises on the website which although a bit of a struggle improved my mobility slightly.