If Psoriatic Arthritis is a “T” cell malfunction, does exercise have the same benefis as those with Osteo ?
I know that strengthening and stretching are good ways to support joints and maintain an active lifestyle with Arthritis, but the cause of my condition is genetic, and not physical. Will excercise have the same effect for me as it would for someone with Osteo-Arthritis, or even Rhumatoid?
Thanks for the answer…
I am a tennis pro who teaches full time on hard courts. I am worrie that my career is going to aggrivate my condition. Am I kidding myself in thinking that I can maintain my condition AND teach tennis for a living?
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Psoriatic arthritis:
Self-care
Some of the most encouraging news about psoriatic arthritis is that you can do a great deal on your own to help manage the condition:
Maintain a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight places less strain on your joints, leading to reduced pain and increased energy and mobility. The best way to increase nutrients while limiting calories is to eat more plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Exercise regularly. Exercise is essential for everyone — and that includes people with arthritis. In fact, exercise alone can help relieve many of the symptoms of arthritic conditions, including pain and fatigue. You’re the best judge of how much you can do, but an appropriate activity level should make you feel the same or better afterward, not worse. Introduce new activities gradually and heed warning signs. If you experience new pain later in the day or fatigue the following day, you’ve probably done too much.
Good Luck!
DS
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:45 am
I have it too. yes, exercise is very beneficial, gym 3 times a week for me…. lots of walking, but no pounding like running, my ankles and feet wouldn’t take it…they would rebel….no heavy weights, light ones only…
stretching after a warm bath or shower is good, don’t push too hard…..
I am no spring chicken butI have great range of motion in my body.