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How Much Do You Know About Arthritis and Exercise?

By Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

If you have arthritis, you should give your joints plenty of rest. Just make sure the rest doesn't turn into a permanent vacation. Even though your joints may complain, you need to keep them moving from time to time. In fact, regular exercise is one of the best arthritis remedies around. Your doctor can help you find an exercise program that's right for you. In the meantime, take this short quiz to find out how much you know about exercise and arthritis.


1. Which of the following statements about exercise and arthritis is true?

a. Exercise has to be intense to do any good -- no pain, no gain.
b. Many people with arthritis are too old to exercise.
c. Patients have to exercise every day to get any benefit.
d. Just about anyone with arthritis can benefit from light, easy workouts.

2. You shouldn't exercise sore joints during a flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis.

True
False

3. Regular weightlifting can help ease pain and stiffness caused by arthritis.

True
False

4. Water exercises are an excellent choice for many people with arthritis.

True
False

5. Most patients have to exercise for a couple of months before they notice much improvement in their arthritis.

True
False

6. If you feel a little discomfort while stretching, you've probably pushed your joint too far. True or false?

True
False

7. Which of the following could be a sign that you may be over-exerting yourself?

a. Pain that lingers more than an hour after exercise
b. Swelling in a joint
c. Tiredness
d. All of the above



First published Sep 26, 2002


Last updated Jul 31, 2007


Copyright © 2002 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company