you definitely have some challenges but you should be able to exercise. at this point you have three goals. 1. get your physicians approval to start exercising. 2. seek treatment for you patellar tendonitis. a short course of physical therapy could get you up and moving in no time. click here for some info about what physical therapy is and how they can help. 3. look for a water aerobics class in your area. its a great form of low impact exercise (easy on osteoarthritis and fallen arches). on the first day of class arrive early and explain your situation to the instructor. as long as you've been cleared to exercise by your doctor just do want you can without causing your symptoms to flare up. more then likely the instructor will be able to provide you with some alternatives. also keep in mind any movement is good movement as long as it doesn't make your symptoms worse. anytime you have an injury it doesn't matter if your an olympic athlete or just an average person you have to e ase into activity.
how do i exercise with osteoarthritis and patellar tendonitis in both knees and falling arches in both feet?