3 SIMPLE Exercises to Strengthen Your Legs to Make Walking Uphill Easier
If you do not have adequate strength when walking uphill, you may experience pain, difficulty and/or feelings of instability. Building strength in specific muscles that help to support this activity can make it feel much easier and less taxing when you encounter hills. In this article, you’ll learn the three exercises to prioritize to make […]
How to Actually Enjoy Traveling with a Bone on Bone Knee
Have you recently said no to a trip or were hesitant to go somewhere because you were worried how your bone on bone knee would do? If so, I’m glad you’re here because it is possible to climb stairs, walk for miles, and actually enjoy traveling again! The key is to build strength in the […]
How to reduce stiff joints: 3 simple strategies
Stiff joints are frustrating, especially if you are trying to be active but instead you find yourself having to hobble around. If you have osteoarthritis- stiff joints may be one of the most limiting symptoms you face. Whether it’s in the morning, after you’ve been sitting or standing for a while, or even after exercise. […]
11 Ankle Arthritis Exercises You NEED to Know To Be Able to Adventure
Ankle arthritis exercises can help you to unlock the pain relief you need to be able to adventure! Activities walking, hiking, skiing, and running are very dependent on your ankles. The healthier you can keep your ankle joints, the easier these activities will be. Imagine if you could walk on uneven ground or feel balanced […]
Overcoming Knee Pain on Stairs 101: Going down with Ease
Knee pain on stairs is not something you are doomed with when it comes to osteoarthritis. It is possible to regain strength, confidence and balance to help support your knees and to take the pressure off. If you have knee osteoarthritis, it may seem impossible to climb up or down stairs like you used to. […]
Arthritis of the knee? 5 ways feel more confident walking longer distances
If you have arthritis of the knee, walking longer distances can become quite the challenge. If you have a trip coming up, want to return to neighborhood walks with your friends or walk around Costco, this article is for you. As a physical therapist I often find people are commonly missing important movements in their […]
How to Increase Stamina (even if you have arthritis): 3 Tips to Start TODAY
When looking at how to increase stamina, joint pain and osteoarthritis can feel like they are standing in the way of your progress. When you have increased difficulty getting around, you may also notice you become more short of breath or you get tired much quicker than you used to. Not being able to keep […]
How to Mix Up Your In Home Walking Exercise to Maximize Arthritis Pain Relief
If you have arthritis, in home walking exercise can be extremely beneficial- but only if you are doing it the right way. There are specific movements that will help you to keep your joints healthy and relieve arthritis pain. The answer is actually NOT forwards walking or marching…Adding variety in your in home walking exercise […]
9 Quad exercises for strength you need for healthy knees recommended by a physical therapist
You may have heard quad exercises for strength can be helpful for knee osteoarthritis relief but it can be hard to find the best exercises that don’t make your knees angry. Why is quad or thigh exercise strength so important? Why do you feel weaker if you have knee osteoarthritis. It’s time to find some […]
Joint pain after flying? 5 Steps to prevent joint stiffness on an airplane
Is the worry of joint pain after flying or long travel times holding you back from going on your next trip? With osteoarthritis, joint stiffness can be one of the most frustrating symptoms, especially when you have to sit for prolonged times with limited opportunity to stretch. It can make getting up and walking very […]
