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Yoga for Arthritis : Seated Yoga Postures

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.

Yoga for Arthritis : Chair Yoga for Improved Mobility

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.

Yoga for Arthritis : Healthy Alignment for Sitting and Standing

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!

Yoga for Arthritis : An Introduction

Yoga for Arthritis : An Introduction

Through research conducted at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center and elsewhere, yoga has shown promise for improving arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, mental health and quality of life. However, in order to be safe and effective, yoga must also be appropriate for people living with arthritis. While there are many ways that yoga poses can be adapted, a chair is a readily available tool that makes yoga more accessible. Dr. Steffany Moonaz will guide you through these videos, which can be used one at a time or in sequence, depending on how much time you have and what you want to practice. It includes information on posture, breathing, movement, yoga poses that are done seated and standing, and a relaxation.

Ergonomic Gardening Tips for Arthritis Patients

Ergonomic Gardening Tips for Arthritis Patients

Gardening can be a great way to get your blood flowing and enjoy the outdoors, but it can be a challenge for those with arthritis. In this video, the Johns Hopkins Arthritis center teams up with Occupational Therapist Maria Rothenheber and Garden expert Carrie Engle to discuss simple adaptations that can benefit those living with Arthritis.

Tips to Manage Sleep Related Issues in Psoriatic Arthritis

Tips to Manage Sleep Related Issues in Psoriatic Arthritis

Sleep problems can occur in patients with psoriatic arthritis. While there are unfortunately many causes of these problems, there are also many solutions. In this video, Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, the director of patient education at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, discusses ways to combat sleeplessness and feel more restful throughout the day.

Polymyositis – Lifestyle Options

Polymyositis – Lifestyle Options

There are many things to do at home to ease the muscle pain and inflammation. Self-care, including massages, taking a break from work or working from home, and eating more holistically can help. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, delves into how to live a normal, healthy life with a diagnosis of polymyositis.

Polymyositis – Treatment

Polymyositis – Treatment

There are many medications that can help decrease muscle inflammation, but with a myopathy, the best way to feel better is to exercise. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains how we go about treating polymyositis.