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Exercise and Their BenefitsFingers ExercisesStarting with fingertips, bend each finger joint as much as possible while keeping the other straight. Then make a fist by bending all the knuckles. Open the fist by uncurling the fingers. This exercise is also permitted by US arthritis Foundation. Make a tight fist. Then open your hand wide as if grasping a large beach ball. Repeat. This exercise is also permitted by US arthritis Foundation. This is an exercise for straightening the joints of the fingers. Place your hand as flat as possible on a table and then place your other hand across your fingers and gently press down, straightening the fingers. Try to form a letter “0” with each finger and thumb. a) Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, and then b) spread your fingers as wide as possible. Proceed on to touch the tip of the thumb to the tips of your other fingers, spreading the fingers wide after each attempt. If you cannot quite bring the thumb to touch the finger, use the other hand to help them bring together gently. Hip ExerciseLie fiat on your back with your legs straight and about six inches apart. Slide one leg out to the side and return, at all times keeping the toes pointing straight up toward the ceiling. Repeat with alternating legs. This exercise is also permitted by US arthritis Foundation. Lie fiat on your back with your legs straight and about six inches apart. Roll your knees out, keeping your knees straight, Repeat. This exercise is also permitted by US arthritis Foundation. This exercise helps to increase the backward motion of the hip. Lie face down. This alone may provide a good stretch for those who spend a great deal of time sitting or in bed. If this position is comfortable, raise your leg as high as possible. This exercise should not be done by people with low back or disc problems. a) Lie on your back, hands out to the side or behind your head. Bend your hip and knees and place feet flat. Cross your right leg over the left knee. b) Rotate hips to the right, trying to touch the knee to the floor. Keep your upper body flat on the floor Repeat to the other side. Benefits of ExerciseThis exercise increases the ability of the hip to rotate (roll in and out). This is important for activities such as dancing or rolling over and getting out of bed. This is also a good exercise for stretching the low and middle back, but some may find it too strenuous for the back. |