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Parkinson's Disease & TAI CHI THERAPY

In a special to CNN, the Mayo Clinic's mayoclinic.com reported that, "Parkinson's disease is progressive, meaning the signs and symptoms become worse over time. But although Parkinson's may eventually be disabling, the disease often progresses gradually, and most people have many years of productive living after a diagnosis." This would indicate that there may be effective interventions that could perhaps slow the progress of the disease. When we get such a diagnosis, our first reaction might be to withdraw and give up. However, the old adage "use it or lose it" tells us that just the opposite is true. If you have Parkinson's, you'd likely be best off to use everything your body is, every which way, on a regular basis.

Tai Chi movement's gentle balance enhancing motions can obviously help the Parkinson's patient by helping to reduce the gradual loss of balance that Parkinson's sufferers often experience. However, there may be much more it offers. For example, Tai Chi movements rotate the human body in about 95% of the ways the body can move, when a long form is practiced. This is far beyond what other exercise offers, and in fact the closest would be several swimming strokes, which together would only rotate the body in about 65% of the ways it can move. For Parkinson's sufferers, or anyone for that matter, this would indicate that by "using" 95% of the body's possible motion several times a week, the possibility of "losing" the ability to do so diminishes accordingly. This isn't rocket science, but simple common sense.

Yet, perhaps Parkinson's patients have even more to gain from Tai Chi. A few years ago I taught several classes at local medical centers. I was continually frustrated because although I'd seen emerging reports that Tai Chi was beneficial to people with Parkinson's Disease, or arthritis, or chronic hypertension, etc., even though the departments that specialized in those conditions were often just down the hall from my Tai Chi class . . . they might as well have been a million miles away. Because the physicians who ran those departments were either ignorant of or unwilling to refer their patients to the possibilities that Tai Chi offered their lives.

I remember though, that at one medical center a visionary neurologist began to refer patients with balance disorders to my Tai Chi classes and the result was very beneficial for his patients. Another physician actually wrote prescriptions for my Tai Chi classes to treat the chronic hypertension of his patients, who'd seen a significant drop in their blood pressure since beginning the classes weeks before. A clinical psychologist brought me in to teach Qigong (Chi Kung) meditation and Tai Chi to her patient group to enhance their sense of well being and provide effective stress management training. So, even back then some physicians were seeing the potential Tai Chi offered their clients, and even more are now, but the number of physicians who are still not informing their patients of Tai Chi's direct therapeutic or at the least adjunct therapy benefits to their patient's efforts to deal with their conditions and life, is increasingly indefensible in this day and age. Given the research that has exposed the many physical, mental, and emotional benefits Tai Chi offers, for physicians to not educate themselves on this and share their knowledge with each and every patient is tantamount to mal-practice. Health educators should likewise be making such therapies part of their medical student education programs as well.

Tai Chi for Parkinson's is being recommended increasingly by support groups and some progressive medical centers, but until everyone that has Parkinson's knows about it, then our work at World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is not done, nor is the medical community's. There are many obvious reasons everyone with Parkinson's should be doing Tai Chi, but it's the ones that are not yet obvious that may be the most intriguing. One obvious reason is that Tai Chi is the most powerful balance and coordination enhancing exercise known. In many studies at major universities Tai Chi was found to be TWICE as effective in reducing falls as the other balance enhancing exercises being studied. For people with Parkinson's, who often see their balance deteriorate as their condition progresses, it is unforgivable for them to not be informed of Tai Chi's potential benefits at the earliest stage possible while their balance is still good.

Now, regarding the less obvious reasons Tai Chi may benefit Parkinson's patients. Both my wife and daughter, who co-taught a Tai Chi class together noticed that a young man with severe Parkinson's tremors . . . completely lost his tremors once he joined the class in flowing through the Tai Chi movements in class. In another class I was teaching an older man with advanced Parkinson's attended my classes for many months, and he always came in very slow with his walker. Once we began the Tai Chi movements he no longer used his walker, and had learned the entire long form of Tai Chi I taught, which was over 15 minutes of continuous changing forms. His form was unique and tailored for his limitations, but nonetheless a challenging set of exercises he was able to accomplish without the use of his walker. What do these anecdotal experiences portend for others with Parkinson's? I don't know, but there should be massive research dollars coming from the National Institutes of Health to find out. Given the promise Tai Chi seems to offer people on so many profound physical, emotional, and mental fronts from preliminary research, the current total research money earmarked for complimentary and alternative medicine's (CAM) is a mere pittance.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), now in its sixth year, supports more than 300 research projects and has an estimated budget of over $120 million for 2005 (up from $50 million in 1999). Total spending on CAM by all NIH institutes and centers is expanding as well, and is expected to reach $315 million by 2005.

Sounds like a lot? However, $120 million is less than "one half of one percent" of the total NIH FY2005 budget. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges the NIH's total annual budget for FY 2005 is $28.8 billion (http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/05pch8.htm). Remember, we are talking about only spending much much less than one half of one percent to study an exercise that preliminary research has shown to: n Lower High Blood Pressure (about 1/3 of Americans have hypertension - roughly over 90 million Americans) n Boost Immune Function profoundly (a study sited at drkoop.com indicates that a Tai Chi practicing group was TWICE as resistant to the shingles virus, and researchers believed this would carry over to other viral resistance as well.) n Dramatically reduce falling injuries by about half (complications from falling injuries in older Americans is the 6th leading cause of death for seniors in America)

If Tai Chi only addressed this chronic condition affecting 1/3 of Americans, while boosting the immune system of all practitioners profoundly, and cutting in half the sixth leading cause of death for seniors, without any negative side effects, that would seem to be, for the rational person a reason for pouring massive resources into researching it further. However, Tai Chi's benefits only begin with the above preliminary findings. We also know that it may very well relieve depression, anxiety, and mood disturbance, as well as reduce ADHD symptoms in teenagers diagnosed with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. There are indications that Tai Chi may greatly reduce or even eliminate chronic pain conditions, and lessen allergic and asthmatic reactions, and improve overall respiratory function.

My point is, "where is the massive attention this would garner on talk shows, and in health newspaper sections, if this were a drug or surgery that could provide such a seemingly massive breakthrough in health treatment?" Peter Chowka, in a brilliant two part series for Natural Health Line, entitled "Complementary & Alternative Medicine in 2000," wrote, "Conflicts of interest are not uncommon in most aspects of life. But in medicine, the biggest business in the U.S. (over $1.5 trillion a year constituting over 14 percent of the Gross Domestic Product, according to the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine report issued January 10, 2001), serious conflicts are particularly well entrenched." Mr. Chowka wrote of physicians like Dr. Marcia Angell voicing concerns of the "troubling" result massive research money from drug and medical-equipment companies was having on the scientific process. In the New England Journal of Medicine's May 18, 2000 issue, Dr. Angel wrote an editorial entitled, "Is Academic Medicine for Sale?" She wrote, "As we spoke with research psychiatrists about writing an editorial on the treatment of depression . . . we found very few who did not have financial ties to drug companies that make antidepressants. . .The problem is by no means unique to psychiatry. We routinely encounter similar difficulties in finding editorialists in other specialties, particularly those that involve the heavy use of expensive drugs and devices."

So, who can make a multi-billion dollar fortune teaching Tai Chi to people? No one can. Tai Chi cannot be bottled, or mass marketed. It is a decentralized labor intensive industry that employees many people, but keeps the profits small and local. Yes, there are videos and DVDs that teach Tai Chi effectively, but ultimately even those who utilize videos are drawn to live class like structures. As I mentioned before with the "anecdotal" experiences of my students with Parkinson's, Tai Chi seems to offer something profoundly beneficial to the quality of life of Parkinson's sufferers. It needs further study. We are in a catch 22, where many health professionals feel they cannot recommend Tai Chi because too much of the preliminary research is anecdotal. However, when Tai Chi is jockeying for position to get a crumb of the .5% of total NIH money going to ALL complimentary and alternative medical therapies . . . the result will be many long years of millions of people suffering needlessly from conditions or symptoms of those conditions that Tai Chi could likely safely lessen or even eliminate.

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT TAI CHI AND PARKINSONS?

Tai Chi is being recommended by some forward thinking medical institutions already. The Cleveland Clinic of Neuroscience Center encourages Parkinson's Disease patients to seek out a hobby or activity they can enjoy and stick with such as "Tai Chi" and other activities. The Alexian Neurosciences Institute in Illinois offers a course in their The Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Also, the American Parkinson's Disease Association at Stanford University Medical Center, in it's "Beyond Pills.... Alternative Approaches to Coping with Parkinson's Disease" program, offered "Tai Chi, The Art for Living with Parkinson's" by Mwezo & Jane of Kujiweza Healing Arts. (Learn more at: http://parkinsons.stanford.edu/symposium.html). The Parkinson's Society of Canada recommends Tai Chi for Parkinson's patients, suggesting "Tai Chi may prevent or at least slow down the onset of degenerative diseases; in the long run, it can reduce need for rehabilitative care." (http://www.parkinsons.ca/managing.html#taichi)

In the United Kingdom a Parkinson's Tai Chi study was conducted at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Cornwall. Their conclusion of the study was such, "Tai Chi training was well tolerated by PD patients in this study, but had no measurable effect on motor performance using UPDRS score or GAG time. There was a non-significant improvement in quality of life scores (PDQ 39). Larger studies would be needed fully to evaluate the value and efficacy of Tai Chi. However our results are encouraging, and provide evidence for its safety and tolerability and would support the feasibility of further study." (http://www.pdcornwall.org.uk/showarticle.pl?n=30&id=81)

WCHS TV during a news report focusing on Tai Chi's ability to boost immune system function, also reported that "Tai Chi has also been shown to help illnesses such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and arthritis." (http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/healthyforlife/2177.shtml)

The Neurology Channel reported, "The slow flowing movements of Tai Chi help maintain flexibility, balance, and relaxation. The Struthers Parkinson's Center in Minneapolis, which teaches a modified form of Tai Chi, consistently reports benefits achieved by patients in all stages of Parkinson's." (http://www.neurologychannel.com/parkinsonsdisease/surgery.s html)

Physicians at the Mayo Clinic recommend Tai Chi for Parkinson's therapy, under their Parkinson's "self-care" section for avoiding falls, where they suggest you "Ask your doctor or physical therapist about exercises that improve balance, especially tai chi. Originally developed in China more than 1,000 years ago, tai chi uses slow, graceful movements to relax and strengthen muscles and joints. "

At a popular health website called "RemedyFind.com" viewers can vote on therapies they've found benefited their condition, or didn't benefit it. The rating there for Tai Chi as a Parkinson's therapy received a rating of 9.8 out of a possible 10. (http://remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=13945)

A Study at the University of Florida in Jacksonville found that patients who attended Tai Chi classes for one hour each week for 12-weeks were less likely than a group of control patients to experience an increase in the severity of their condition and a decrease in motor function. . . ..[of alternative therapies] the most popular therapies being Tai Chi, yoga, and acupuncture. (http://www.worldhealth.net/p/275,1526.html), (SOURCE/REFERENCE: Reported by www.reutershealth.com on the 13th November 2002)

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, "Parkinson's Meets It's Match in Tai Chi." In this article they write that Dr. Mark Guttman, director of the Centre for Movement Disorders in Markham, Ontario, recommends people with Parkinson's do exercises that involve a lot of stretching, similar to the movements of tai chi.

"Tai chi is wonderful; it can help people with disabilities as well as people with Parkinson's," he says. He added that studies on animals show exercise induces a change in the brain that prevents the symptom's of Parkinson's from emerging.

The Tai Chi teacher for this program, Ms. Embree, spoke of how people with fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, and Parkinson's often attend her classes . . . "Doctors are now sending people here," adds Ms Embree. (for the entire article, go to: PARKINSON'S MEETING IT'S MATCH IN TAI CHI, April, 13, 2005, http://www.ajc.com/health/content/health/0304/lvtaichi7.html )

At the National Parkinson's Foundation site, Melanie M. Brandabur, MD NPF Center of Excellence, University of Illinois at Chicago and Jill Marjama-Lyons, MD NPF Center of Excellence, Shands Jacksonville, wrote, "Most patients derive a great deal of benefit from today's medications and surgical therapies for Parkinson's Disease . . . However, benefits of these therapies can be limited. As time goes by, the medications may not seem as effective as they once were. Side effects or unpredictable response may develop. Surgical therapies are not curative and often treat only selected aspects of Parkinson's Disease. For these reasons, patients may decide to explore other modalities, such as massage therapy, Tai Chi, yoga, or herbal preparations to augment their Parkinson's medication . . . Many patients with Parkinson's Disease have become interested in complementary therapies to supplement medications and other traditional PD treatments. These physicians also suggest that as Tai Chi and other modalities benefits are exposed by clinical research, physicians will advocate their use more widely. (http://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=238635)

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day joins a growing number of health professionals specializing in fields like Parkinson's who believe that much more research needs to be done to illuminate the full spectrum of benefits Tai Chi offers all people as well as those specifically with chronic conditions. This will enable more physicians to make Tai Chi a regular prescription written as therapy or adjunct therapy for a host of maladies many are already enjoying the benefits of for their condition, but paying out of pocket for. Ultimately more and more health insurance plans should and will make Tai Chi classes a deductible medical expense for their clients. The end result of this shift may portend the savings of hundreds of billions of dollars annually in saved health care costs as patients are better trained in self care techniques, training the great visionary Thomas Edison referred to as "the care and maintenance of the human frame," which Edison envisioned would more and more reduce the need for expensive surgeries and life long dependence on medications as human beings maximized their own self healing abilities. Traditional Chinese Medicine has spent centuries developing and evolving self healing technologies like Tai Chi. Now the west can learn about their results, and physicians can prescribe them to their patients and our entire society will be healthier and more abundant for it.

About the Author

Bill Douglas is the Tai Chi Expert at DrWeil.com, Founder of World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day (held in 50 nations each year), and has authored and co-authored several books including a #1 best selling Tai Chi book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong." Bill's been a Tai Chi source for The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, etc. You can learn more about Tai Chi & Qigong, and also contact Bill Douglas at
http://www.worldtaichiday.org
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Arthritis?

I have had a really bad right knee since I was about 11 , I have spent about 11 weeks in hospital having intense hydro and physic therapy everyday a couple of years ago, the hospital have never found out what is wrong with my knee but it is very common in teenagers. Now I have arthritis in it , so my question is I know there isn’t a cure for arthritis but is there anything I can do to ease the pain apart from baths and light exercise?
[ I know its probably a stupid question but I was just wondering ]
Thanks =)
- I just realised i spelt "phisic" instead of physio lol!

Arthritis is a term used to describe a number of painful conditions of the joints and bones. Two of the main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Cartilage (connective tissue) between the bones gradually wastes away (degenerates), and this can lead to painful rubbing of bone on bone in the joints. It may also cause joints to fall out of their natural positions (misalignment). The most frequently affected joints are in the hands, spine, knees and hips.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Also known as inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis is a more severe, but less common condition. The body's immune system attacks and destroys the joint, causing pain and swelling. It can lead to reduction of movement, and the breakdown of bone and cartilage.
There are over 200 forms of arthritis. More common forms include:
ankylosing spondylitis,cervical spondylitis, fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosis (lupus), gout, psoriatic arthritis, and Reiter's syndrome.Arthritis is often associated with older people, but it can also affect children. About one in 1,000 children develop arthritis. Arthritis in children is often called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The three main types of JIA are:
Oligo-articular JIA - is the most common form of JIA. It affects four or fewer joints in the body, most commonly the knees, ankles and wrists. This type has good recovery rates and the effects are rarely long term. However, there is a risk of developing eye problems, so children should have regular checks with an eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Polyarticular JIA (or polyarthritis) - affects five or more joints, and the symptoms are very similar to adult rheumatoid arthritis. It can quickly spread from one joint to another and can develop at any age. It is often accompanied by a rash or fever.Systemic onset JIA - begins with symptoms such as fever, rashes, lethargy and enlarged glands, and later develops into swollen and inflamed joints. It can also affect children of any age.

Treatment:
As everyone experiences arthritis in a different way, individual treatment and management advice is usually given. It is important to start treatment as early as possible after symptoms begin in order to reduce further damage to joints and improve quality of life.
The treatment of arthritis usually involves a range of healthcare professionals. These may include:
your GP, arthritis specialist (rheumatologist), physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nurse specialist, dietitian, podiatrist, pharmacist, and social worker.Treatments for osteoarthritis
The medicines prescribed for osteoarthritis tend to fall into three groups:
analgesics - such as paracetamol. They help to relieve pain.non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - such as ibuprofen and aspirin. However, when taken over long periods, or in high doses, these medicines can lead to digestive problems and bleeding in the stomach. Aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years of age. Cox-2 selective inhibitors are a type of NSAID which are designed to be less harmful to the stomach. However, research has linked the use of Cox-2 inhibitors to an increased risk of strokes, raised blood pressure, heart disease and heart attacks, so it is important to make your GP aware if you have a history of high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or if you smoke.corticosteroids - these are injected directly into the affected joint. However, this is not recommended on a long term basis because of serious side effects, such as wasting away of tissue surrounding the joint. Sometimes, surgery (arthroplasty) may be used to treat severe cases of osteoarthritis. Arthroplasty involves either reconstructing, or replacing, a diseased joint. For arthritis patients it can help restore movement and function to the joint. However, not all joints can be artificially replaced. Other possible procedures might include realignment of the joint (osteotomy).
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis
The main objective for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce the damaging inflammation. Some of the main treatments are outlined below.
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) can help stop the progress of rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, the earlier these are prescribed, the more effective they are. DMARDs are thought to have fewer side effects than long-term use of drugs, such as paracetamol. However, there are some associated risks including diarrhoea, nausea, skin rash and hair-loss. DMARDs are often used in conjunction with NSAIDsRelaxation techniques and physiotherapy can be effective in treating some types of arthritis, particularly those that involve swelling of the joints.Some alternative techniques include low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and low doses of orally administered corticosteroids, although the evidence of these treatments being beneficial is limited. New medicines, such as tumour necrosis factor (TNF ) blockers, are in development and are showing very promising results. However, this type of medicine is not appropriate for everyone with arthritis. There are a number of other therapies that have been used to treat arthritis. However, not all of them have been clinically proven to be effective. These therapies include:
massage,acupuncture - the insertion of fine needles at chosen points on the skin,osteopathy - a mixture of gentle and forceful massage techniques aimed to reduce pain and swelling,chiropractics - involves careful manipulation of the joints, muscles and tendons to provide pain relief,hydrotherapy - exercise programmes in either a warm shallow swimming pool or a special hydrotherapy bath,electrotherapy - uses electrical impulses (tiny electrical shocks) to stimulate the nervous system, andnutritional supplements - such as glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin and fish oil.

Prevention:
Controlling your weight may help to ease pressure on your joints. Weight control can also help avoid stress, or injury, to your joints and can prevent, or reduce, the severity of osteoarthritis.
It is not true that avoiding exercise will help reduce joint problems in later life. Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, will help to prevent osteoarthritis by increasing the strength of the muscles that support your joints. Good posture can assist the strengthening of healthy joint structures.
Having physiotherapy, and using a walking stick, can help prevent existing osteoarthritis from becoming worse. There is no known way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis.

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Lots of great exercises out there, you should find a physical therapist and get an evaluation of exactly what your problems are. That way it is customized and safe, you could learn more about what can make your legs feel better in the long run too.

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Knee Arthritis Treatment

Knee arthritis treatment should begin with the most basic treatment and progress to the more advanced possibly including surgery if the condition is severe. Your doctor will determine the type of treatment to be used because certain treatments may not work sometimes especially if the condition is severe.

Your doctor may for example recommend weight loss. The knee is a weight-bearing joint and therefore excess weight puts increased stress and strain on this very joint. Joint damage is partly dependent on the amount of weight the joint has to support and therefore weight loss relieves the joints by reducing the amount of pressure exerted.

Physical therapy is another knee arthritis treatment. Strengthening the muscles around the joint may help to reduce the burden of the knee. Preventing atrophy of the muscles is crucial in maintaining the functional use of the knee. Flexibility and low impact exercise can help to reduce stiffness and joint pains. Activity modification such as limiting certain activities may also help to fight this condition. Cortisone injections can help reduce inflammation as well as the pain within the joint.

Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as NSAIDs can also help treat pain and inflammation. Walking aids such as a cane or a single crutch can help decrease the strain placed on the arthritic joint. Knee arthritis treatment may also involve partial or total knee replacement surgery if the joint is severely damaged. Partial surgery involves the replacement of one part of the knee. In total knee replacement, the cartilage is removed and replaced by a metal or a plastic implant.

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exercises for people with arthritis?

i want to exercise and be healthy, but i can't run or jump, and i have muscle problems so weight lifting is out. everyone always says swimming i know that is good when you have arthritis, but is there anything else besdies swimming that can help you to get in shape if you have arthritis?

There are many options available.

Many people with arthritis do yoga or pilates. many people find that these help a lot with the pain as well as keeping the body fit.

If you can not run but can walk then this is an excellent exercise.

There are video with chair exercises. These are for people who for health reasons can not do traditional aerobic exercises.

Many people use exercise equipment such as a stationary bike, treadmill or Stairmaster.

Rusty

Should I exercise if I have arthritis?

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People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE), Level II [VHS] $9.99 The more advanced version of the Arthritis Foundation's popular, nationwide exercise program improves flexibilty and cardiovascular fitness for seniors, people with arthritis and disabilities. Anyone can improve fitness using this easy,upbeat program....

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Are there any companies that will donate a heated swimming pool or give a major discount for a disabled child?

My 7 year old daughter has Down syndrome, arthritis, suspected lupus, wears hearing aids and doesn't speak. Her arthritis is a major concern. There have been times when she has not been able to walk and she has even been hospitalized because of it. We live in Texas and go to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital. Her therapist there said that swimming would be the best exercise for her. We live in a very small town and there are no appropriate facilities nearby where she can swim daily. I am a single mom of two. We are on a limited budget. I cannot afford a heated pool on my own. I was hoping maybe a pool builder might donate one or give us a really big discount. This would greatly improve my daughter's quality of life. Also, she seems to be the happiest when she is swimming or playing in water. We have trusted God to provide for us and He always has. I am hoping that someone out there will see this as an opportunity to minister. We would greatly appreciate it. God bless!

Stacie -

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Thanks,
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Leslie Sansone's Walk and Firm for Older Adults [VHS] $12.20 Jane Fonda on Valium--that's what Leslie Sansone seems like in Walk & Firm for Older Adults. But that's a good thing, especially if you're the "older" person this half-hour is aimed at. Sansone takes you through her gentle in-home walking program with a peppy (but not too chipper) spirit on a set that looks like a barely furnished living room. She doesn't bother with a cast of dozens--it's ju...

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Whats a good way to exercise for young people with arthritis? asking for my friend...?

Hey guys, my best friend was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and she's always been a really active girl. Lately she's been having alot of pain, and i just wanna help her. Any ideas? Thanks.

The best exercise for her would be swimming In warm water. This is going to help with the flexibility of the joints without putting any pressure on them.

I'm also enclosing a link where you can read about herbal treatments for arthritis. It's worth trying to see if it helps.

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What is the best abdominal exercise to loose inches? I have arthritis in my lower back and fibromyalgia.?

I also had twins, one with c section and the other vaginally. So I had my stomach muscles torn in both directions. I AM NOT LOOKING TO BUY ANY EQUIPMENT OR DIET PLANS. I firmly believe that someone knows something that will help!

I wish I know too. I'd like to do exercises to firm my tush.
I also have fibromyalgia and some other problems not yet diagonsed.
you could try crunches laying on something soft.
I don't know if that will aggravate you or not.

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How do you exercise when you're in constant pain?

I'm an obese woman with severe degenerative arthritis in both knees. I’m in constant pain, and can’t walk or stand much, now in a wheelchair. I’ve tried several diets, none seem to work. I even did a bad thing and started taking Xenadrine NRG 8hour ( It work for me before when I was younger, & not on meds), and due to the 50Million medicines I’m on, it counteracted and I almost had a heart attack. Oh and I have a small blockage in my heart controlled by Bayer low dose. Growing old SUCKS!! I don’t want much. I just want to lose enough to get me able to be in less pain and be “frisky” with my wonderful husband again! I know I’m not active but, come on , something got to give when you’re taking slim fast for breakfast and lunch then a sensible dinner. That’s a WAY big difference from what I use to eat!! Any ideas on what can help? Could the medications cause me not to lose?

Make sure you talk to your doctor first but swimming and water aerobics are great for people who are very heavy and with knee problems. Even water walking is good. Your body is made up mostly of water so being in the water takes alot of the stress off your joints

Exercises for Arthritis Pain Relief : Hip & Knee Stretches for Arthritis Pain Relief

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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Wellgate for Women Gel-Comfort Knee Support, 1 Size $7.19 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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Treat Your Own Knees: Simple Exercises to Build Strength, Flexibility, Responsiveness and Endurance $6.55 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 ...