This exercise is similar to ankle flexion and extension, but instead of moving the feet backward and forward, rotate them in circles. Try 2 sets of 10, clockwise and counterclockwise. Toe curls Arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, can affect the balls of the feet ...
Keeping impact low on the body during exercise may be required by some for many reasons including arthritis and joint pain. For this reason, water aerobics has become a popular choice form of exercise for seniors. It’s a safe and effective way to get a workout for the entire body without...
Stand tall and hold the back of a chair for support. Lift your heels off the ground and rise up on the toes of both feet. Hold for 3 seconds. Slowly lower both heels to the ground. Do two sets of 10 repetitions. Too tricky? Do the same exercise while sitting in a chair. 8/14 ...
this muscle is called the hamstring. In order to avoid straining the joints you would relax the feet, you would not flex or point, and if you feel strain in your knees, you would just lower the weight. This is called the tricep pushup: You elevate the elbows off the floor. You want...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic disease resulting from the complex interaction between genetic, constitutional and environmental triggers. It is polyarticular, but typically involves small joints of hands and feet. The disease requires lifelong monitoring and ...
such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes. And here’s another major health risk in our golden years: falls. One in 4 people age 65 or older suffers a fall each year, and 3 million wind up in the emergency room for taking a spill. Why is falling so common once we reach a certai...
Plantar fasciitis can also be caused by certain diseases, includingreactive arthritisandankylosing spondylitis. What are the risk factors for plantar fasciitis? There are many causes of plantar fasciitis and certain factors can increase your risk of developing it, such as: ...
Stand tall and hold the back of a chair for support. Lift your heels off the ground and rise up on the toes of both feet. Hold for 3 seconds. Slowly lower both heels to the ground. Do two sets of 10 repetitions. Too tricky? Do the same exercise while sitting in a chair. ...
Mandy Armitage, MD, has combined her interests in clinical medicine with her passion for education and content development for many years. She served as medical director for the health technology companies HealthLoop (now Get Well) and Doximity. ...
Strengthening the muscles that support your knees can take pressure off your joints, which is helpful if you have age-related changes in your knees, likeknee arthritis, or other causes of pain. As your muscles learn to handle more stress and strain, daily activities and exercise can become le...