Walking Backwards: New Answer For Knee Arthritis Sufferers Who Want To Lead A Happy, Active Life in 2024
What if simply changing the direction you are walking could actually REDUCE your arthritis pain? It can be as easy as walking backwards! A recent study showed that “a 6-week retro walking program compared with forward walking or control groups resulted in greater reduction in pain and functional disability and improved quadriceps muscle strength and […]
15 POWERFUL exercises for hip arthritis so you can stay active!
When it comes to finding pain relief, exercises for hip arthritis can be extremely powerful. Exercises can help to improve flexibility, stiffness, pain, and strength! There are specific exercises that will be better than others when it comes to being nice to your hip joints. You want to make sure you are not making your […]
3 simple steps to squat with osteoarthritis knee pain from a physical therapist
It is possible to squat even with osteoarthritis knee pain. In fact, it’s something you NEED to learn how to do in order to use the bathroom, get in your car, get up from a chair, and many other tasks. As a physical therapist, I know squats can be painful but after helping hundreds of […]
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 […]
11 of the Greatest Shoulder Arthritis Exercises for Pain Relief and Reduction in Stiffness
One of the most debilitating consequences of shoulder arthritis is loss of range of motion. Shoulder arthritis exercises can be extremely effective in regaining motion and confidence in your shoulder again without surgery. 20% of the population over the age of 65 has osteoarthritis of the shoulder, also called glenohumeral osteoarthritis. There are many options […]
Pain in the Back of the Knee? 3 Must See Exercises to Reduce Tightness & Improve Mobility
Tightness and pain in the back of the knee is a common issue that many people experience. It is also a common symptom of knee osteoarthritis that can impact walking, stair climbing and standing. The primary reason for pain in the back of the knee is the presence of muscle imbalances. The three muscle groups […]
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 […]
9 BEST Ab Exercises Standing Up That Are Nice To Your Arthritic Joints!
When you have arthritic joints, getting up and down from the floor can be challenging. But, it is vital to have a strong core for many different reasons, so ab exercises standing up come to the rescue! There are so many ways you can still challenge your core muscles that doesn’t involve getting on the […]
Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis; 8 things you need to know to strengthen your bones and joints
When trying to figure out the difference between osteoarthritis vs osteoporosis, they are actually more connected than you think. Osteoarthritis impacts the joints and osteoporosis impacts the bones. One of these conditions can actually contribute and cause the other. The more you know about these conditions, the healthier you can keep both your joints and […]
