The well plate” Salt “eat Portion sizes Benefits of physical activity Eating awareness Eating out Fats Food labelling Drinks Before taking part in the group session you will be required to attend an induction with the instructor. This will include a basic health check, a health questionnaire and general chat about your lifestyle. For more information the Fit 4 Life programme call 01423 500600 (ext. 58382) Exercise At 3 stage you may find that exercising is very uncomfortable, however it is still very important and physical activity is the best non-drug treatment for improving pain and function in OA. Try to do gentle exercises every day and this will help to reduce the swelling and pain. You will also be keeping your muscles strong to protect your knees/hips. What Exercises Work Best for Osteoarthritis? Range of motion exercises can help maintain and improve the flexibility in the joints. Aerobic/endurance exercise strengthens the heart and make the lungs more efficient. This conditioning also reduces fatigue, controls weight and builds stamina.. Aerobic exercises include walking, cycling, swimming or using the elliptical machine. Strengthening exercises help maintain and improve muscle strength. Strong muscles can support and protect joints that are affected by arthritis. You can find a list of suitable exercises recommended by Arthritis Research UK on line or from your GP. How do I become active? You will benefit from most exercises although we would recommend that you do not do high impact activity i.e. running long distances on a road surface. Locally Harrogate Borough Council run exercise programs and you can find the information by tel: 01423 500600 or emailing or visiting the sports development section of . Walking aids
The “eat well plate” Salt Portion sizes Benefits of physical activity Eating awareness Eating out Fats Food labelling Drinks Before taking part in the group session you will be required to attend an induction with the instructor. This will include a basic health check, a health questionnaire and general chat about your lifestyle. For more information the Fit 4 Life programme call 01423 500600 (ext. 58382) Exercise At 3 stage you may find that exercising is very uncomfortable, however it is still very important and physical activity is the best non-drug treatment for improving pain and function in OA. Try to do gentle exercises every day and this will help to reduce the swelling and pain. You will also be keeping your muscles strong to protect your knees/hips. What Exercises Work Best for Osteoarthritis? Range of motion exercises can help maintain and improve the flexibility in the joints. Aerobic/endurance exercise strengthens the heart and make the lungs more efficient. This conditioning also reduces fatigue, controls weight and builds stamina.. Aerobic exercises include walking, cycling, swimming or using the elliptical machine. Strengthening exercises help maintain and improve muscle strength. Strong muscles can support and protect joints that are affected by arthritis. You can find a list of suitable exercises recommended by Arthritis Research UK on line or from your GP. How do I become active? You will benefit from most exercises although we would recommend that you do not do high impact activity i.e. running long distances on a road surface. Locally Harrogate Borough Council run exercise programs and you can find the information by tel: 01423 500600 or emailing or visiting the sports development section of . Walking aids
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