Why exercise when you have Osteoarthritis?

Exercise can improve the range of motion in a joint, increase muscle strength which in turn prevents muscle wasting or ‘de-conditioning’! It also improves your well-being, physical functioning, balance and above all – reduces pain! What exercise is best for Osteoarthritis? Choose something you enjoy, however, you need to take into account other health conditions…

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Osteoarthritis; what is it?

Arthritis affects 3.85 millions Australians.  That equates to 28% of the population.  It is something we heard about regularly, but many do not understand the condition.  We know osteoarthritis happens as we get older, but not many of us actually know why it happens.  Typically osteoarthritis is most known for affecting those over 50 years…

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