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Is It Lupus? - Lupus: Not A Simple Disease

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Part 8 of 10 - Can Exercise Make Your Lupus Feel Better?

Exercise For Lupus

Exercising is another approach that can help you cope with lupus. You might find that doing exercises with a physical therapist makes you feel better.

Types Of Exercise For Lupus

Types of exercise that you can practice include the following:

Range-of-motion exercise

Range-of-motion exercises (for example, stretching) help maintain normal joint movement and relieve stiffness. This type of exercise helps maintain or increase flexibility.

Strengthening exercise

Strengthening exercises (for example, weight-lifting) help keep or increase muscle strength. Strong muscles help support and protect joints affected by lupus.

Aerobic or endurance exercise

Aerobic or endurance exercises (for example, brisk walking or jogging) improve cardiovascular fitness, help control weight, and improve overall function.

People with chronic diseases like lupus should check with their health care professional before starting an exercise program.

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