For example, walking to the mailbox, raking the lawn or mowing the grass, parking farther from the entrance, and doing household chores. This is very attainable when you think that you are awake roughly 16-18 hours a day! As well, remember that physical activity can be incorporated into your daily life. If we break this down, that is 30 minutes a day, which can be further broken down into 3×10 minute intervals of physical activity a day. I say this because the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. But, saying “ I don’t have time” is often associated with a lack of motivation and the fact that physical activity is not a priority. Not having the time will always be an excuse to skip physical activity or exercise. ![]() If you are feeling fatigue during your activity, it may mean that you are doing too much and need to build up slowly. This is not to say that when you are feeling tired you should go for a run or do an intense workout, but getting up and going for a walk, doing some light exercises or stretching, or doing some household chores, etc., can help combat fatigue. Physical activity can increase energy levels and positive feelings. BUT, fatigue can actually be made worse by inactivity. Barrier #2:įatigue is another common barrier to physical activity. As well, applying heat and ice appropriately can help relieve or prevent pain. This might mean starting with non-weight bearing exercises (lying down or sitting) or exercising in water (warm is better than cold). Be self-aware of what causes pain and when you have pain, and make the necessary modifications. Similar to what we discussed in the previous post, know what you are capable of doing – and this may be different from what you used to be capable of doing in the past. It is important to remember that the appropriate exercises and activities can help decrease your pain in the long run. Pain, whether before, during, and/or after exercise is as good a reason as any not to exercise. ![]() What are the common barriers to physical activity in individuals with OA and what can you do to overcome some of these barriers? Barrier #1: There are a number of barriers, from pain to lack of motivation, that prevent us from doing physical activity on a daily basis. However, it is not always easy to just become more physically active. In our previous blog Physical Activity & Osteoarthritis, we discussed the benefits of physical activity in OA management, as well as some tips for participating in physical activity safely.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |