6 Exercise Guidelines for Osteoarthritis Patients

1. Before starting exercise for the first time, consult a doctor. to know the guidelines as well as prohibitions and cautions

2. Should exercise using large muscles such as arms, legs, torso 🙋‍♀️

3. You should set short-term exercise goals. In order to be able to assess and see your progress, for example, within 2 weeks you should feel that your joint pain has decreased and your joint mobility has increased.

4. Always start with light exercises to warm up and relax the body, such as moving the joints that do not cause pain. Do not overdo exercise in the first days. Because it may cause more injuries and do not want to exercise again. When the body has adapted, it gradually Gradually increase the intensity and duration of exercise 🥳

5. People with osteoarthritis should exercise regularly at least every other day. Or 3-5 days a week, alternating the intensity of exercise and trying to make exercise a part of your daily life. Should be accumulated at least 150 minutes per week, may be accumulated, such as walking after meals for 5-10 minutes a day

6. Not exercising at all has more harm than good. because it makes the muscles weak degenerative cartilage weight gain This can cause more joint pain and physical impairment. So a little exercise is better than no exercise at all 😇

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