Water Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis, But Be Careful With High Blood Pressure

BBC News reports that hydrotherapy (water therapy) improves strength and mobility in patients with osteoarthritis while The Mayo Clinic warns people with high blood pressure should be especially careful when in hot tubs.

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• How to Exercise When You Have Arthritis
• How Do Arthritis Patients Perceive Exercise?
• Over One-Third of People With Arthritis Get No Exercise

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