Helpful Links:

Exercise is a mainstay of treatment for rheumatic and arthritic conditions.  It helps improve joint function, mobility and helps maintain a healthy body weight which is essential.  It can be especially hard to exercise when your pain.  Below are tips to help you exercise in a safe and effective manner.  

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A)  Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis

• https://www.arthritis.org/about-arthritis/types/rheumatoid-arthritis/articles/best-exercises-for-ra.php

• https://rheuminfo.com/living-with-arthritis/exercising-in-a-flare/

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B) Exercises for Osteoarthritis​

1) Hands:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRicLC4h6V4

• https://www.jwatch.org/na38839/2015/09/17/exercise-program-hand-osteoarthritis

• https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/5-exercises-to-improve-hand-mobility-and-reduce-pain

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2) Shoulders

• https://www.arthritis-health.com/treatment/exercise/shoulder-stretches

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3) Knees

• https://www.arthritis-health.com/treatment/exercise/knee-strengthening-exercises

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C) Exercises for Osteoporosis

https://osteoporosis.newlifeoutlook.com/exercise-osteoporosis/

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D) Exercises for Fibromyalgia

https://www.prohealth.com/library/evergreen_pages/exercise-for-fibromyalgia