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I Can’t Be a Runner Because I Have Rheuamtoid Arthritis, Right?

I Can't Be a Runner Because I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Right?

There is nothing that you can’t do because you have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Listen to Dr. Rebecca Manno as she explains how you can still be or start to be a runner even though you have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Yoga for Arthritis : 5 Classic Yoga Poses Modified for Arthritis Patients

Yoga for Arthritis : 5 Classic Yoga Poses Modified for Arthritis Patients

This sequence of five classic standing yoga poses can help to improve strength, stability, and balance. These poses might also help you to feel more confident and self-assured. You’ll want a chair or a wall nearby to hold onto, especially during the balancing poses.

Won’t Lifting Weights Make Me Big, Bulky and Fat?

Won't Lifting Weights Make Me Big, Bulky and Fat

Dr. Rebecca Manno talks to us about the long-term benefits of gaining muscle and strength.

Yoga for Arthritis : Reduce Stress through Focused Relaxation

Yoga for Arthritis : Reduce Stress through Focused Relaxation

This short relaxation practice can be done at bedtime to help you prepare for sleep, or anytime for relaxation and stress management. It can be done seated in a chair against a wall or lying down. You might want a second chair to place your feet on, and maybe something soft to support your head and neck. Try to do this in a quiet place at a time when you know you won’t be disturbed.

Is Aerobic Exercise the Best Overall Exercise for Arthritis?

Is Aerobic Exercise the Best Overall Exercise for Arthritis?

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.

My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can’t Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?

My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can't Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?

Dr. Rebecca Manno defines the importance of nutrition and exercise in RA patients and how you can incorporate them both into your lifestyle.

Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Finding out what exercise program is best for you is so important. Dr. Rebecca Manno lets us know why you don’t have to lose weight when on an exercise routine since there are so many other benefits you can gain.

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