Why is exercise so important for arthritis?
Exercise is considered the most effective non-drug treatment for the pain associated with arthritis. Everyone with or without arthritis should be doing regular, appropriate exercise.
All Australian adults should be aiming to do at least 30 minutes of activity on most days of the week. You can do 30 minutes continuously or combine several shorter sessions.
If you have not exercised for a while, you may need to start with shorter sessions then build up slowly. A physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help by suggesting suitable exercises and making sure you are doing them correctly.
Some other ways you can include more activity in your day:
Head to our Arthritis Insights page to find articles on exercise for arthritis.
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