Dr. Rebecca Manno explains how it’s not all about sticking to a particular exercise when you have RA; it’s about finding what exercise is right for you.
Inflammatory Arthritis
Will Exercise Cause Damage to my Joints or Cause an Arthritis Flare?
Yoga for Arthritis : Chair Yoga for Improved Mobility
In this yoga sequence, Dr. Moonaz takes you through the movement of all major joints of the body. This can be a great activity for mornings to reduce stiffness or as a warm-up to any kind of exercise or a longer yoga practice. You can also use any of these movements throughout the day if you are starting to feel stiff or just need a little bit of movement in your day.
My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can’t Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?
Joint Injections: Step by Step Procedure
Yoga for Arthritis : Seated Yoga Postures
This video contains a few yoga poses that can be done seated in a chair. You’ll want one chair to sit on and another in front of you to put your feet on. Alternatively, these poses can also be done sitting on the floor if you feel comfortable doing so. You may also want something like a strap, a belt, or a necktie to hold into in some of the poses. These gentle poses can help to stretch the back of the legs and bring more movement into the spine.
Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?
Joint Injections: What You Need To Know
RA Flares: Tips on Self-managing a Flare
For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Do Several Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week?
Discussing the Risk of Infection in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Yoga for Arthritis : Healthy Alignment for Sitting and Standing
Did you know that the very first yoga pose was just about how to sit properly? And standing upright with healthy alignment is called Mountain Pose? We may not think of sitting and standing as yoga, but the way we sit and stand can affect the pressure on our joints, the way we breathe, and even our mood. In this video, Dr. Moonaz guides you through considerations for healthy alignment while sitting and standing, so you can practice yoga all day long!