Arthritis & Osteoporosis Home Exercise Guide & Workbook

<p>The arthritis section includes information osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis and also osteopenia which is when the bones become brittle and fragile. This includes definitions symptoms precautions and exercise benefits.</p><p>It has been proven that exercise and nutrition are two of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner intermediate and advanced exercise programs as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This also includes worksheets to help you track your exercises and progress.</p><p></p><p>This book is for:</p><ul><li>Those with a diagnosis of Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis</li><li>The beginner who has never exercised before</li><li>The individual that has mastered the basics but wants to know how to advance to the next level.</li><li>Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.</li><li>The personal trainer physical therapist or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.</li></ul><p></p><p>This book is not for or may need modification:</p><ul><li>Chronic or acute disorders/injury's that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.</li><li>If you are over 40 and have never exercised before it is advised that a physician clears you first.</li><li>Undiagnosed pain</li><li>The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.</li><li>People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab. These issues will be addressed in future volumes: Cardiac & Pulmonary Disease Cancer and Diabetes. </li></ul><p></p><p>What is covered in this book?</p><ul><li>Arthritis Type Affected Joints Definition Disease Characteristics Increased Risks Prevention Exercise Tips Modify Discontinue Exercise and Nutrition for Arthritis with Food Charts.</li><li>Home Exercise Programs - pictures and explanations<ul><li>Myofascial release</li><li>Flexibility - Stretching</li><li>Core Stability</li><li>Balance with progression to Standing Strengthening exercises</li><li>Strengthening</li><li>Lower extremity - Lying and Seated</li><li>Upper extremity</li></ul></li></ul>