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Climbing stairs, is it good for Arthritic knees?
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Climbing stairs certainly doesn’t feel good for most of my patients! So is it wise to try and do them in an attempt to improve your knees or avoid them? Like always it is not a simple yes or no answer. In this blog, we will explore this topic and give you ways to climb…
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Is rowing a good exercise if you have arthritic knees?
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Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and one of its most common forms is osteoarthritis, which affects the knees. This condition can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knees, making it challenging to exercise or perform daily activities. However, regular exercise is essential for maintaining overall health, and finding the…
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5 exercises to avoid when you have arthritic knees?
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Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation. For people with arthritis in their knees, exercise can be an important part of managing their symptoms and maintaining mobility and is recommended in the National Institute of Health and Care guidelines in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. However, not all exercises are…
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Which will be better for my arthritic knees squats or deadlifts?
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Strengthening our knees can help improve pain and function in people with arthritic knees. It is recommended as a treatment within the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in the knees. Arthritis can make it difficult to perform certain exercises…
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Is my Arthritic knee Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), or Both?
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Dealing with knee pain can significantly impact your daily life, but understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective management. Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are two common forms of arthritis that can affect the knee joint. In this blog, we will explore the characteristics of OA and RA in the context of knee…
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Coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
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Living with chronic joint pain can be a challenging experience, and for some individuals, this pain may be caused by more than one type of arthritis. One such combination is the coexistence of Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). In this blog, we will delve into the possibility of having OA and RA simultaneously, explore…
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What is the difference between Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
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Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are two common types of arthritis that affect millions of people worldwide. Although both conditions can cause joint pain and stiffness, they are very different in terms of their causes, symptoms, and treatment. In this blog we deeper into these differences and what can be done to help. What…
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6 Top Tips for Exercising with Osteoarthritis (OA)
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Experience as well as research has shown me the benefits for patients of graded exercise for their arthritic joints. However, I have seen many patients seeking my advice after increasing their pain with exercises they tried intending to improve their OA only to flare things up. They are then put off from trying to exercise…
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The best forms of exercise for osteoarthritis (OA)
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Most of us are aware that exercise is beneficial for our OA joints but it’s not quite as simple as that. To prevent our arthritic joints from protesting and becoming sore we need to choose our exercise carefully. In this blog, we will explore the best forms of exercise for OA so you can choose…
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Osteoarthritis (OA): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Osteoarthritis is a condition that I often see in clinic and rightly so. Too many people assume that because they have been told they have OA then there is very little that can be done and it’s a case of putting up and shutting up until it gets so bad that you opt for surgery.…
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