AEROBIC EXERCISES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS JOINT PAIN MANAGEMENT (1)

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AEROBIC EXERCISES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS JOINT PAIN
MANAGEMENT
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AEROBIC EXERCISES FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS JOINT PAIN
MANAGEMENT
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• Winters are a time when all of us, especially
  elders, who suffer from some kind of joint pain
  experience pain flare ups. The drop in
  atmospheric pressure leads to the swelling of the
  cartilage which causes pain and stiffness in our
  joints. Wincing in pain due to this means
  exercise is the last thing on your mind. However,
  just when you think the best way to gain relief
  is through rest, it is actually movement that is
  the way out of pain.
• One of the best exercises for pain relief in
  winters is through low-impact aerobic exercises.
• Commonly known as cardio, aerobic exercises are
  bunch of structured physical activities that are
  repeated over a duration of time (typically 30 to
  60 minutes) for oxygenated blood to be pumped by
  the heart towards working muscles.

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THE TYPES OF AEROBIC EXERCISES SUITABLE FOR
OSTEOARTHRITIS JOINT PAIN MANAGEMENT ARE

• WALKING  Walking Has A Range Of Benefits. It Not
  Only Helps Weight Loss Which Is A Major Risk
  Factor For Osteoarthritis But Also Improves Heart
  Health, Strengthens Muscles And Improves Balance.
  As Per One Study, It Also Retains Range Of Motion
  People With Osteoarthritis Were Better
  Protected Against Functional Limitation On
  Walking More Than 6000 Steps Every Day
• Stationary Cycling / Biking  As Opposed To
  Popular Opinion, Cycling Will Not
  Exacerbate Joint Pain. Low-intensity Cycling Or
  Stationary Biking Can Help You Shed Off Excess
  Pounds Thus Taking The Pressure Off Your Weight
  Bearing Joints Like Your Knees. It Can Also Help
  Improve The Production Of The Synovial Fluid
  Which Lubricates The Joints..
• Elliptical Trainer / Step Machine  Using A
  Stepper Is Another Proven Low-impact Exercise To
  Manage Osteoarthritis Joint Pain, Especially Knee
  Pain, As It Works And Strengthens The Same
  Muscles That Are Used While Climbing Stairs The
  Calf Muscles, Hamstrings And Quadriceps. A Step
  Machine Also Has A One-up Over Climbing Real
  Stairs. The Softness Of The Machines Pedals
  Reduce The Stress On Your Joints Giving It An
  Edge Over The Hard Concrete Surfaces Of Stairs
  Which Put Pressure On The Joints.
• Stationary Rowing  Rowing Is A Full Body
  Low-impact Workout That Builds Core Strength
  While Working Your Arms And Legs. While Engaging
  In The Rhythmic Motion Of Rowing, The Quadriceps
  Above The Knee Are Extended And The Hamstrings
  And Gastrocnemius Muscles (Part Of The Calf
  Muscles) Are Flexed During Contraction. This
  Helps Them Grow Stronger And Support The Knee
  Joint.

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The bove-mentioned low-impact aerobic exercises
are recommended during the early stages of
osteoarthritis to prevent degeneration of joints
and retain the range of motion. Please consult
your physician before undertaking any workout. To
get added relief, massage your joints with an
Ayurvedic oil like Zandu Ortho Vedic Oil before
and after your workout An ayurvedic formulation
with a powerful combination of therapeutic oils
 like Mahanarayan Taila, Mahamasha Taila and
Vishgrabha Taila alongwith 250 Ayurvedic
ingredients  that treat 20 different kinds of
orthopaedic pains. It significantly helps in
symptomatic relief of pain, stiffness,
inflammation and thus improves the quality of
life. 
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If you are experiencing prolonged pain, swelling
and stiffness in your joints, take the Zandu
Osteoarthritis Online Self Test here. If your
pain level is above 6, book a free consultation
with a Zandu Physiotherapist here
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