You have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, and your physician has told you that losing weight and exercising will help with your symptoms. But is it safe to exercise with osteoarthritis? Doesn’t it seem counterintuitive that exercising and loading the joints with weight-bearing exercises will actually help with the pain and not make things worse?

You may be surprised to learn that there have been countless high-quality research studies that show that exercise helps with decreasing pain and improving joint mobility. In fact, many studies have shown that physical activity and exercise can often yield better outcomes than medications, injections, or even surgery in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis. The key is proper “dose” (frequency, duration, and intensity).

Not all exercises may be appropriate, and what works for one person may not work for the next. In fact, improper exercise may exacerbate symptoms. At Peak Form Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists take the guesswork out of physical activity. During our assessment we take a look at your movement, your range of motion and the strength of the relevant muscles. Armed with this knowledge, we can give you an exercise program that is catered specifically to your needs and your condition. With guidance and monitoring, our clinicians can help you safely achieve your exercise and weight loss goals; ultimately alleviating pain and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Contact us today to ask our physiotherapists about how they can help with your exercise goals while managing your osteoarthritis symptoms! Our clinic is located in Mississauga, within the vibrant community of Port Credit.