Sport and Exercise
Exercise has many benefits. It helps to develop and maintain strong muscles, which in turn will help to stabilise the joints. Weight bearing exercise and resistance exercises are beneficial for bone density. Exercising outside with sensible sun exposure will help you to get your recommended dose of vitamin D, which also helps to keep your bones healthy. Regular aerobic exercise helps to improve cardiovascular health and will help to prevent undesirable weight gain. Exercise can also improve your mood and it is beneficial for mental health.
There are some sports that you may need to avoid or seek advice about prior to taking part. If you are unsure of whether a particular activity or sport is safe, you should talk to your physiotherapist or a member of the multidisciplinary team. We advise you to always discuss new exercise regimes or sports so we can advise you on how to protect yourself. For additional information on individual sports please follow the links below.
If you have existing joint problems and are unsure of what exercises you should do to improve your condition, or whether or not a sport or activity is safe for you to participate in, please contact your physiotherapist or a member of the multidisciplinary team.