Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Effective Way to Reduce Pain and Inflammation While Increasing Flexibility and Mobility

by Rosenstein, Ann A.

• ISBN13: 9781882883639
• ISBN10: 1882883632
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: Idyll Arbor

Summary

The book is richly illustrated so you can see all of the elements that go into a water exercise program to reduce pain and inflammation while increasing flexibility and mobility: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, cool downs. Also included is a wealth of up-to-date information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutrition, and working with an exercise companion. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Basics of Arthritis	p. 5
Exercise with Arthritis	p. 15
Safety	p. 29
Equipment	p. 45
The Exercise Companion	p. 53
Preparing to Exercise	p. 57
Warm-Ups	p. 59
Flexibility and Range of Motion	p. 79
Stretches	p. 105
Aerobic Exercises	p. 129
Strength Training Exercises	p. 155
Cool Downs	p. 219
Complete Plans	p. 221
Designing a Program	p. 227
Diet	p. 233
Alternative Remedies	p. 243
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 251
Conclusion	p. 261
Glossary	p. 263
Bibliography	p. 275
Index	p. 285
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