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Exercises For Knee Arthritis
Is Exercise Effective in Reducing Knee Arthritis Pain?
In a study reported in the Journal of Arthritis Care & Research in Jan. of 2010, researchers found that after a 9-month strengthening program using weight machines, improvements in both physical function and decreased knee pain and disability were reported. Another article published Feb., 2010 in Osteoarthritis Cartilage evaluated the benefit of doing hip strengthening exercises for reducing knee arthritis pain. In the study, 89 subjects participated in the 12 week program. The researchers found that although the strengthening program did not reduce knee stress loads, subjects did report decreased pain and improved function.
Strength training is not the only form of exercise that has demonstrated benefits for knee osteoarthritis. Tai Chi has been reported to be very effective in reducing knee arthritis pain. In 2009 alone, three separate studies evaluated the benefit of a Tai Chi exercise program on knee osteoarthritis with each study reporting decreased pain and functional improvements.
Aquatic or water exercise is also a frequent exercise recommendation for those with arthritis pain. A study reported in Physical Therapy compared a land based exercise program to a water based program. Sixty four subjects participated in an 18 week program. Results found that both the land and water based programs were effective in reducing pain and improving function. The water based program did have a greater improvement in walking tolerance.
Equipment and exercise classes are not the only way to reduce arthritis pain. A study in Arthritis Research and Therapy reported that a walking program of two bouts of 1500 steps each performed three days a week resulted in a significant reduction in arthritis pain and improved physical function.
Finally, for those that are concerned that exercise may damage rather than help knee arthritis, a Canadian Family Physician study found that moderate exercise does not accelerate knee osteoarthritis. It also found that exercise results in improved function, reduced disability, and diminished pain.
The answer to the question of “is exercise helpful in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain?” is a resounding YES. Exercise is effective in both reducing joint pain and improving function. Despite this fact, compliance to following an exercise routine continues to be a significant barrier. To help increase the likelihood of being consistent with an exercise program, find activities that you enjoy. Your knees will thank you for it.
For additional recommendations for the treatment of knee pain, visit:
http://www.joint-pain-solutions.com/knee-pain-treatment.html
About the Author
Janelle Trempe is a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer with 20 years experience in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. She received her degree in athletic training from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse and her physical therapy degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. She currently works in a private physical therapy practice in California. To receive free information and treatment recommendations for various joint conditions, visit her website at: www.joint-pain-solutions.com
Aquatic Exercise Routines for Arthritis Hip & Knee Pain : Aquatic Side Kick Out Exercise
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Move Those Joints – Therapeutic Exercise for Arthritis [VHS] $9.99 “Move Those Joints” was specially designed for people of all ages who suffer from arthritis.* This therapeutic exercise program will help you manage your arthritis by increasing flexibility in your joints and strengthening surrounding muscles. All movements are doctor recommended and approved. This workout can be performed seated or standing and consists of: – Gentle warm-up – Movement… |
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Drive Medical Pedal Exerciser with Attractive Silver Vein Finish, Silver Vein (Knock down) $16.50 Exercise Peddler With Attractive Silver Vein FinishAttractive silver vein finishCompact for storage and transportComes completely assembledColor Silver Vein… |
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Wellgate for Women Gel-Comfort Knee Support, 1 Size $15.00 The Women’s Gel-Comfort Knee Support helps relieve kneecap pain and guide the patella in its natural groove. This is a one size, adjustable product designed to fit women who wear Size 2 through Size 18 pants. It helps relieve general knee pain and pain associated with tendinitis, ligament sprains, swelling and arthritis of the knee. Product features include contoured straps to control your level o… |
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Therabath Professional Paraffin Bath, Scentfree, Maximum Capacity, 9-Pound $128.97 For Hands, Feet, Face and Body since 1962 For over 90 years paraffin moist heat therapy has been used to relieve pain, inflammation and stiffness caused by arthritis. A form of thermotherapy, paraffin treatments effectively increase blood flow to aid in rehabilitation, or to warm an area of the body prior to other therapies or exercise. Warm paraffin is also used extensively to soften dry, crack… |
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TK Knee Bands Knee Wraps Knee Supports Medium size $39.99 (The 2-Pack, MEDIUM size Tommy Kono Knee Bands will fit for people weighing 130 to 250 pounds.) Your knees are critical for stability and strength in all movements. So if you put your knees out of action, you’re out of action. T. K. Knee Bands provides full flexibility to your knee joints, conditioning them to be strong and stable. Use them for injury prevention against repetitive and vigorous kne… |
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Spider Tech – Precut kinesiology Tape – Full Knee – Black $5.99 Wearing the Knee Spider tape can help with the following conditions: * Arthritis SpiderTechTM Tape was developed to facilitate a functional medicine approach to pain modulation and myofascial dysfunction. This exclusively e… |
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Yoga for the Rest of Us: Easy Yoga for Arthritis $9.89 Studio: Pbs Release Date: 11/09/2010… |
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Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy $10.28 You don’t have to be a fitness expert to take advantage of this smart and entertaining yoga routine from renowned instructor Peggy Cappy. Presented in three 20-minute segments that can be done separately or as a complete one-hour workout, the program features warm-up stretches, breathing exercises, standing yoga poses, and relaxing cool down moves. 70 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurette… |
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Yoga for Arthritis $15.95 This DVD was created for the Arthritis Foundation by yoga therapist Shoosh Lettick Crotzer, who has been teaching yoga for more than 36 years, and physical therapists. It is a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use yoga-based program and it includes breathing techniques, stretches, strengthening exercises, an aerobic section, and a total body relaxation. All five participants on this tape have various type… |
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Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance $6.54 Treat Your Own Knees shows how to reduce or end knee pain by improving knee function. In easy-to-grasp language, author Jim Johnson covers the physiology of the knee and the kinds of pain that affect it, along with the psychological aspects. He offers a series of straightforward exercises based on current medical data and tested in his practice. Black-and-white drawings show exactly how to do the … |