Walking and Arthritis - Walking Exercises for Arthritis

Don't be discouraged because you think you can't walk far enough to matter. Build on what you can do and watch how it helps you cope with the disease.

The Arthritis Walk raises funds to support the Arthritis Foundation. Find the walk event for your location.

Each year, in may locations across the United States, there is an Arthritis Walk to raise money and awareness for arthritis. Have you participated in the Arthritis Walk?

Does exercise have any impact on arthritis? Does exercise help or hurt joints burdened by arthritis? If you exercise or plan on starting an exercise program, do you know all you need to know? Take our Arthritis & Exercise Quiz.

Canes come in many styles and designs but the function is the same - to add support and improve balance when walking.

Regular exercise is a vital part of any arthritis treatment program. Increasing strength and mobility, while reducing pain are the desired benefits.

People with arthritis should discuss their exercise plans with a doctor. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inflammation, how stable the joints are, and whether joint replacements have been done.

Many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that exercise will worsen their condition. The reality, however, is that a well-rounded physical activity program of stretching, strength training and aerobic exercise can help minimize many of the adverse affects of arthritis and improve overall functional capacity.

We all get aches and pains - how do you know if it means you should stop walking, or if you need to keep going?

Walking can aggravate painful arthritis in the feet. Insoles and cushions for the feet can offer additional support and provide comfort.

Walking is a great, natural way to achieve daily physical activity.

As long as there are no medical conditions that contraindicate walking (such as predisposition to falls or advanced degenerative joint disease), walking is an excellent, inexpensive form of exercise.

Exercise, including walking at least 30 minutes a day, decreases the risk of heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, some cancers, osteoporosis, depression and obesity.

Walking is good for anyone, especially people with arthritis. It’s an endurance exercise, which means it strengthens your heart, helps your lungs work more efficiently and gives you more stamina so you don’t tire as easily, from Arthritis Foundation.