Dr. Rebecca Manno talks to us about the long-term benefits of gaining muscle and strength.
Won’t Lifting Weights Make Me Big, Bulky and Fat?
Exercise Tips
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?
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?
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?
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.
For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Do Several Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week?
Dr. Rebecca Manno busts this misconception by letting us know the benefits of any amount of exercise.
Will Exercise Cause Damage to my Joints or Cause an Arthritis Flare?
Dr. Rebecca Manno talks about how research has shown that exercise helps joints with arthritis.