Exercise

Breathing exercises: Sit upright, relax shoulders, slow deep breath, hold 3 sec, breathe out. Repeat 5 times, 4 times a day. 

Move More: Easy Exercise Tips

• Wear comfy shoes and loose clothes.
• Try to do 30 minutes of gentle exercise most days.

Good choices include:

• Brisk walking
• Cycling or pedal bike
• Marching on the spot
• Seated marching if you need extra support
• Stop and rest if you feel dizzy or too out of breath.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Always warm up before you start and cool down after.

Small steps make you stronger for surgery.
Here’s an app to track your progress

Walking:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-active-10-walking-tracker/id1204295312

Muscle strength eg Squats, lunges, calf raises, torso twists, overhead lifts, step-ups.

Having a joint problems or a joint surgery? 

Link to following videos: www.arthritis-uk.org