Strength training
Studies done by the Arthritis Foundation discovered that strong muscles can strengthen and protect compromised joints. Therefore, you must add strength training to your exercise routines.
One 2001 study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism studied how strength training affected people with rheumatoid arthritis. They discovered that people that did strength training at least once or twice a week saw improvements in their balance, joint stability, and disease activity.
You can use several pieces of equipment such as resistance bands, hand weights, and dumbbells. You can also lift small weights repeatedly to avoid exerting stress on joints.
Range of motion exercises
Range of motion talks about how well a joint can move within its parameters. For instance, the knee will normally flex up to 135 degrees at its healthiest range of motion; once it goes below about 105 degrees, you become unable to perform various activities. Most people with Arthritis cannot move past 90 degrees range of motion. This stops them from performing various daily activities, such as sitting comfortably on a chair or using the toilet.
Indulging in activities such as bending, flexing, stretching your limbs out will increase your joints’ range of motion. These activities can be done every day.