Osteoarthritis

[Determined in Florida 3]

Help, I need suggestions on.what exercises I might be able to do

I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees, back and shoulders. I want to start exercising before my sleeve surgery at the end of.this year. Any positive suggestions would be welcome.

[ChubRub 1,696]

I see you are in Florida! Do you have access to a pool? Swimming is great exercise, and if your shoulders can't handle "freestyle" you can always flip on your back and do "elementary backstroke." If you don't want to swim, just walking in the Water is great exercise too, and takes the weight off of your joints.

[Determined in Florida 3]

Yes I'm in florida, no access to a pool however I can join the YMCA when it opens back.up.

Thanks

[ms.sss 14,710]

Yoga (lots of videos to follow along with on YouTube), multiple short walks around the block, wall push ups, biking?

[Determined in Florida 3]

Yoga (lots of videos to follow along with on YouTube), multiple short walks around the block, wall push ups, biking?

It's hard at this point as I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees, back and shoulders and have to use a walker.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I have many physical issues. Went to my doctor and got a script for PT. Explained my goals to the PT, that I wanted to learn some exercises that I could do safely on my own. It was a great help!! PT would know best what is helpful/harmful for osteoarthritis and can provide you with some very useful guidance.

[Determined in Florida 3]

I have many physical issues. Went to my doctor and got a script for PT. Explained my goals to the PT, that I wanted to learn some exercises that I could do safely on my own. It was a great help!! PT would know best what is helpful/harmful for osteoarthritis and can provide you with some very useful guidance.

I will get with my dr and do just.that...thanks