Exercise

[BikerEssex]

Can I still exercise with R.A as knee joint has some bone on bone rubbing.

what are good exercise for hands (fingers)

[Boxerlady]

Have you discussed this with your rheumy team? When I was first diagnosed I was given some leaflets about exercise and I was also referred to the rheumatology OT who gave me some hand exercises and wrist splints as well as guidance on what to do/avoid which was really helpful. My hands/wrist were my weakness so didn't talk much about other exercise.

[BikerEssex in reply to Boxerlady]

No book on what exercises or advice will push them I go again this month. But any advice on hand finger exercises would be most helpful

[Boxerlady in reply to BikerEssex]

Have you only just been diagnosed then? Have a look on the NRAS website - lots of great resources there

[BikerEssex in reply to Boxerlady]

Yes....Thank you for pointing that out

[Boxerlady]

Just found this page on the NRAS website but lots more great resources there - nras.org.uk/resource/exerci...

[Haz58]

Check out Versus Arthritis on UTube and face book. They have excercises on there while you're waiting to see a hand physio. They are the same as I was given by a hospital hand physio.

[BikerEssex in reply to Haz58]

Thank you just done a few exercises for the fingers got a little more movement. Thank you for sharing

[EarthRock]

Hi I've had RA for 14 years and find gentle swimming a god send. I've a knee replacement and waiting for the other one to be done (bone on bone). It helps me to keep moving and I don't feel too much pain in the water. And feel great afterwards. Good luck finding something that helps you.

[stbernhard]

Hi biker, have a look at the Smile-RA series of videos. The last one is on exercise. Not specifically for hands, but very useful for a base knowledge on exercise on the whole.

I bought a hand strengthening set recently because I have inflamed tendons in my fingers and that has helped. I also open and clench my fists all the time, even though it hurts! Also a pinching movement, as if you were trying to pick up flour from a surface.

I hope you find something that helps you.

[Gaz227]

I have been a martial instructor for over 35 years , 8 years ago I was diagnosed with PMR, SAPHO syndrome and RA , I’m still a martial arts instructor just not as aggressively competitive as I was then . Life goes on and we adjust to the hurdles that are put in front of us . Positivity is the answer there is always away we just have to keep searching . Good luck, you got this 👍🤞🙏

[BikerEssex in reply to Gaz227]

Cheers for that

[jbzm]

Warwick Medical school came up with the SARAH hand and arm exercises which are often used by OT's. They are designed specifically for RA. I think an OT can send you a link to the booklet.