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Arthritis
Myths
Busted!
Exercise can be an
efective way of dealing
with arthritis symptoms
BY FLANNERY DEAN
MYTH 1 YOU CAN’T
EXERCISE
If you have arthritis, the right
itness programme could help you
get relief from your symptoms by
improving strength, lexibility and
range of motion.
TIP Experts recommend at least
30 minutes of moderate-intensity
exercise ive days a week. Dust of
your bike, buy a new bathing suit,
start strength training – get moving
in ways that bring you happiness.
MYTH 2 EXERCISE
PRODUCES JOINT PAIN
he more sedentary you are, the
more things are going to hurt.
Exercise helps by building strength
and lexibility and controlling
weight. One less kilogram on the
scale equals four kilograms less
pressure on your knees. To keep
your body happy, especially when
you’re starting out, alternate easy
THE DIGEST
john hannent
(John Hannent)
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