Living Well

Understanding the different kinds of exercise—flexibility, strength and endurance—and how they work together as part of an arthritis physical activity plan.

An increasing amount of research supports the effectiveness of activity and exercise as a self-management strategy for osteoarthritis as well as many other chronic diseases.

Regular exercise of the shoulder muscles can help reduce pain, promote healthy cartilage, and increase range of motion and function.

An exercise program that targets specific muscle groups and the area (s) affected by osteoarthritis can help reduce pain and disability.

Being inside during the winter months does not have to mean being less active. Dr. Aksa Ahmed, a Chiropractor in Toronto and an Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care, shares some tips on how older adults with arthritis can take charge of their health this winter and stay active while inside.

Choose low- and no-impact exercises that won’t cause further wear to your already painful joints.

Expert tips on how to start exercising to help decrease arthritis pain, including information on setting goals, understanding what pain means, posture and food and water.

Top ten exercises you can do almost anywhere

Arthritis Society physiotherapist Ingrid Beam presents simple exercises people with arthritis in one or both hands can do to help protect their joints and improve mobility and function.