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I finished my pulmonary rehab Monday. I increased my strength, walking distance on the 6 minute test by 200 feet. Down side is I have lots of arthritis (feet, ankles, knees, hips) that the equipment aggravated. So now, I am looking for swimming exercise to keep up my strength and more importantly my confidence. Just checking in, with gratitude-
Water aerobics sounds like a great idea.
Try not to let the joint pain cause you to slip back, because arthritis responds better to the proper amount of exercise and rest.
Good luck!
I'm just finishing the second of 8 weeks Pulm Rehab myself. I certainly have more stamina since I started it.
Good idea on the water aerobics.
Jazz
OT-You may try to cut down on your dairy for the arthritis. I was born with both hips dislocated and not completely formed and had pain all my life. Could not get in and out a car for example. After quitting all dairy I'm pain free! Just saying:)
But I have noticed if I let up on the bread and pasta a bit my general health just feels better.
Sad so many yummy foods make inflammation worse.
I hear so many people say when they gave up dairy, gluten sugar and alcohol all the ailments they ever had wen away. SIGH!
BJ
Peter