Arthritis is a debilitation condition, wherein inflammation of the joints in the human body causes long term and chronic pain. The severity of the condition can vary from patient to patient, and in its most severe form it can have a detrimental effect on the overall wellbeing of the sufferer, affecting every area of their wellness and making daily life a real struggle.
There are some types of exercise that can help, and within the field of exercise, certain types of exercise are thought to be more beneficial than others. It is important for arthritis sufferers to keep their joints moving, but this can be a difficult and painful process, and exercise is often the last thing that they feel like doing. Doctors recommend that sufferers stick to an exercise program, however, as it can relieve pain and can help to improve mobility in the joints. This is where aqua aerobics can come into play.
New research carried out at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health has shown that in cases of knee osteoarthritis, aqua aerobics can be highly beneficial to the sufferer. The Arthritis Foundation sponsors programs of aqua aerobics, to help the thousands of people suffering from arthritis find ways to better manage and live with their condition.
Osteoarthritis sufferers agree that taking exercise in a pool can help them to stay active. The water-based aerobics is beneficial because the water makes the body buoyant and relieves the pressure on the joints. They can then be moved and exercised without the weight of the body bearing down on them and in this unique environment of the pool, they can find a very low impact way to carry out this much-required exercise.
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