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Book cover image of Exercises for Arthritis: 100 Exercises for Healthy Living by Erin Rohan O'Driscoll

Authors: Erin Rohan O'Driscoll, Peter Field Peck (Photographer), John D. Hubbell
ISBN-13: 9781578261666, ISBN-10: 157826166X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Date Published: May 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Erin Rohan O'Driscoll

Erin O’Driscoll, RN, MA, is a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, and certified health and fitness instructor.

John D. Hubbell, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedist who practices in Southhampton, New York.

Book Synopsis

According to the Centers for Disease Control an estimated 70 million people are affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America and as the population ages, more and more people are being struck by some form of this crippling disease. No matter what form of arthritis you have, doctors and medical experts agree, exercise can help you lead a happier, more productive and pain-free life.

The medical and fitness experts from The Healthy Living Institute have compiled 100 simple exercises designed to help arthritis sufferers build muscle, strengthen ligaments and maintain flexibility while fighting fatigue and pain.

Exercises for Arthritis includes:
•Targeted exercises for the neck and back, hands and arms, hips, knees, and feet.
•The importance of aerobic exercise and special relaxation and sleep techniques.
•Water exercises, tips for maintaining motivation, workout plans for all levels of fitness and much more.

If you or someone you know suffers from arthritis, you need this book. Exercises for Arthritis will help you alleviate pain, maintain your independence, and improve your quality of life.

Table of Contents

Forewordviii
Author's Notex
Part IIntroduction1
Chapter 1Arthritis Basics3
Chapter 2Osteoarthritis5
Who Has Osteoarthritis?
How Do You Know if You Have Osteoarthritis?
How do Doctors Diagnose Osteoarthritis?
How is Osteoarthritis Treated?
Current Research
Hope for the Future
Chapter 3Rheumatoid Arthritis31
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Develops and Progresses
Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Searching for the Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diagnosing and Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Current Research
Chapter 4Fybromyalgia53
How Many People Have Fybromyalgia?
What Causes Fybromyalgia?
How is Fybromyalgia Diagnosed?
How is Fybromyalgia Treated?
Part IIThe Exercises for Arthritis59
Chapter 5Learning to Breathe61
Chapter 6Starting an Exercise Program67
Posture and Alignment
Warming Up
About the Exercises
Chapter 7Range of Motion Exercises73
Chapter 8Isometric Exercises for Strength Training119
Chapter 9Cardiovascular Training for Arthritis141
Starting a Walking Program
Water exercises
Bike riding
Part IIIThe Workouts183
Walking Program
Strength Training Program
Water Exercise Program
Cycling Program
References191
Glossary192
Resources194

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