 Exercising with ArthritisWednesday, 19 May 2010 Exercising with Arthritis According to the Arthritis Foundation exercise is an essential tool to help manage arthritis. There are a range of benefits to exercising with arthritis: · Increased energy · Helps with weight control · Increases strength in bone and muscles · Increases range of movement · Helps to improve self confidence and self esteem · Helps develop a better sleep pattern · Reduces inflammation from arthritis · Increases flexibility and endurance There are many different types of exercises that can be carried out with arthritis: 1. Range-of-motion exercises These are gentle stretching exercises that aim to move each joint through their normal maximum range of motion. These exercises are good if you are in pain from your arthritis. An example of this could be water exercises as water has twice the resistance as air. Water walking is a great exercise as in the water your body’s buoyancy reduces stress on the spine, knees and hips, whilst building strength and increasing the range of motion. 2. Strengthening Exercises These exercises help increase muscle strength. The stronger the muscles the more support this will provide to the joints. There are exercises that can be carried out whilst sitting up straight in your arm chair. Chair exercises are gentle on the body. Arm and Shoulder Stretches – relieve tension in the neck 1. Sit with your arms hanging to your sides 2. Tilt your head to the side, first one side then the other 3. Hold for a count of five on each side Quadriceps Contractions – works front of thighs 1. Extend legs, heels on the floor. Knees straight 2. Tighten your thigh muscles and hold for a count of 10 3. Repeat 10 times Hamstring Contractions – works back of thighs 1. Extend legs, heels on floor. Don’t move heels but pull back on them. You will feel a tightness in your hamstrings 2. Hold count for 10 3. Repeat 10 times Seated Lateral Raises 1. Sit with arms at your side, hold dumbbells if possible 2. Bend your elbows slightly and lift dumbbells out to the side. Keep your elbows slightly bent during the exercise 3. When your arms are parallel to the floor lower them back down 4. Repeat 10 times. 3. Endurance Exercises These are physical activities that bring your heart rate up. By raising your heart rate endurance exercises improve cardiovascular fitness. Not all arthritis patients are able to perform endurance exercises if they have severe joint damage. Therefore the previous two types of activities could be more beneficial and safe. The amount and form exercising with arthritis can take will vary according to each individual, as some exercises could be out of bounds as they could cause further damage or injury to joints. Therefore it is best to check with your doctor before carrying out any exercise. At Great British Mobility we have a great range of products to help you relax and recuperate, but also to carry out your chair exercises! · Adjustable Beds are available with the Relaxor Massage System in several types of mattress. This system offers a soothing massage that has been proven to therapeutically regenerate tired, knotted muscles, relieve the tension of stressful living and provide overall quality relaxation. · Rise and Recline Chairs are also available with the Relaxor Massage System but in addition also have 2 heat pads in the lumber region which can be operated independently of the massage unit. The heat and massage that can be added to our products, are not a cure for any medical condition but can help ease the symptoms of arthritis. The Standard Issue 5- March 2011
Wednesday, 9 March 2011 March eddition of our Company news letter.
, including recipes, gardening tips, free insulation offer, puzzles and boots hearing. Read more... | Gardening Tips for Spring 2011
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 Gardening TipsHere are some essential jobs for your garden for the coming months: Read more... | The Standard Issue 4 - Nov 2010
Monday, 1 November 2010 The 4th Issue of the Great British Mobility Newsletter with articles on Rise and Recline chairs, Electric Adjustable Beds and mobility Scooters. Plus a Peoples friend reader offer, puzzles, recipes and more... Read more... | Creating a Sensory Garden
Friday, 1 October 2010 | New Chair Back Styles
Friday, 1 October 2010 Great British Mobility now have a great selection of back styles to suite your needs. Read more... | Mobility and Gardening
Tuesday, 6 July 2010 Many of Great British Mobility customers have mobility problems and these can hinder them getting into the Garden to do whats neccesary to keep it tidy. Read more... | NEW PRODUCT from Great British Mobility - Anti Entrapment Rise and Recline Chair
Friday, 25 June 2010 The Middleton
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A modern,attractive bed with a built in electrically operated box spring action within the mattress Read more... | HOT tips to “KEEP COOL” in the summer months
Thursday, 17 June 2010 Those most at risk from the sun or suffering ill effects from the heat include children under four, people over 65 whose bodies adapt more slowly to the change in temperature, overweight people whose bodies tend to retain heat more and people who are ill. Read more... | Easier Bathing with Bathing Aids
Monday, 7 June 2010 People with limited mobility often struggle with bathing, due to various problems with arthritis, knee and hip pains. Bathing aids are designed to help make bathing easier for the older person. The main purposes of these bathing aids are safety, comfort and ease of use. | The Standard Issue -3 May 2010
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Monday, 10 May 2010 Back pain could be alleviated by adjustable beds
It has been suggested that adjustable beds can ease discomfort caused by back pain. According to research conducted by a group of primary care physicians seven out of ten doctors are likely to recommend sitting in a reclined position to help alleviate back pain. This is because reclining offers total support, removing the strain, which adjustable beds can offer. Read more... | Adjustable Beds – Sleeping Positions
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 The leading neck and head surgeon Dr Steven Park, who is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine states that the best position for sleeping is on your back with your head elevated by between 10 -30%. This position can reach optimal blood circulation and help with breathing, adjustable beds can reach this position. Legs should also be slightly elevated with the person being on their back. Read more... | Mobility problems? Why not try a rise and recliner chair.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 Do you need a bit of a boost to help you get out of your arm chair? Then a Rise and Recline chair could be the answer. Rise and Recline chairs can be good for people who have arthritis or other mobility problems. Even pregnant women can find that help getting out of the chair is beneficial. Read more... | Falling asleep as you get older gets harder
Friday, 23 April 2010 The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older. The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older.The University of Surrey recently carried out some research at the Clinical Research Centre which shows that falling asleep gets more difficult as we get older. This could be helped with an adjustable bed. Read more... | The Standard Issue 2 - Jan 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010 Issue 2 of the Great British Mobiity newsletter with features on the "Great" Customer Care team, Mobility Scooters plus articles with gardening tips, recipes, puzzles and a Yours Magazine reader offer plus much, much more.... Read more... | The Standard Issue 1- July 2009
Wednesday, 1 July 2009 Issue 1 of the Great British Mobility newsletter with features on New modles of Rise and Recline Chairs, Electric Adjusable beds and Mobility Scooters plus articels on nostalgia,recipes, gardening tips and so much more.... Read more... |
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