Bones, Muscles & Mobility

Choose suitable exercise intensity for comfortable joint movement.

Appropriate movement helps preserve strength and mobility. Adjust activities to your symptoms so you can continue more comfortably.

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Health glossary

resistance training: Exercise against resistance from body weight, bands, dumbbells, or machines to maintain or increase strength.
Weight-bearing activity: Activities that load the bones, such as walking, stairs, or dancing. Choose according to joint health, bone health, and fall risk.
bone density: A measure of bone mineral content. Interpret it alongside age, fracture history, medication, and other risk factors.
osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. It often causes no symptoms until a fracture and cannot be judged by appearance.
NSAIDs pain relievers: Pain-relieving anti-inflammatory medicines can affect the stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, and heart, especially with prolonged or duplicate use.

Aim to move without aggravating symptoms. Reduce impact, adjust the range of motion, divide activity into shorter periods, and strengthen muscles around the joint. Gradual weight loss, if appropriate, can reduce knee loading.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can relieve pain but have stomach, kidney, blood pressure, and heart considerations, especially in older adults or people taking several medicines. Follow directions and check active ingredients to avoid duplication.

Things you can start doing

Start with practical steps.

Choose low-impact activities such as walking, cycling, or exercising in the water.
Assess symptoms for 24 hours after exercise to adjust the next session's intensity.
Physiotherapy can help when walking patterns or weight-bearing change.

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