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Week 4
Why movement is important before surgery Keeping active while you are waiting for a joint replacement is a great way to prepare yourself for a successful recovery from surgery. Regular movement will help strengthen the muscles that support the joint and it keep the joint itself more flexible. Flexible...
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Week 12
Continuing the journeyThis 12-week programme has given you the information and tools to help you be active and healthy while you are waiting for your hip or knee replacement so that you can meet the challenge of surgery and have the best chance of a successful recovery. Starting a strength programme...
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How to diagnose chronic pain
Diagnosing chronic pain can be difficult. There are currently no easy tests to confirm its presence; therefore, it is a clinical diagnosis, based on the skill and judgment of the clinician. It is, however, an important diagnosis to make as it leads to a different strategy for symptom management, and...
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Moving more with joint or persistent pain
Exercise may be the last thing you want to do when you have chronic pain because it seems to add to your pain. But if you don't exercise, your body gets out of shape—muscles lose their conditioning, for example—and your pain actually increases because your body isn't functioning as well as it could...
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Moving more with back pain
Physical activity reduces the risk of back pain by up to 25%. A variety of strength activities that do not over-stress the lower back can alleviate back pain. General leisure time activities are recommended for people with lower back pain but you should seek advice about heavier sporting activities...
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Pain Management Programme
An Overview A pain management programme (PMP) helps people to live with chronic or persistent pain by teaching ways of dealing with the effects and distress it causes. The PMP is delivered in a group setting by a team of experienced healthcare professionals and people with different types of persistent...
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Managing my weight
Along with appropriate dietary intake, physical activity is an important part of maintaining healthy weight, losing weight, and keeping extra weight off once it has been lost. Physical activity also helps reduce abdominal fat and preserve muscle during weight loss. Adults should aim for a healthy, stable...
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Moving more with neck pain
Physical activity can help by easing stiffness and pain When you stay active and keep your muscles conditioned, it’s easier to maintain good posture. Strengthening these muscles and practicing good posture may help relieve and/or prevent pain. Exercise gets more blood pumping throughout the body, including...
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Why is being active important for my health?
Being active can help to reduce common symptoms and side-effects from treatment, such as fatigue and pain. It can help you feel less stressed and lift your spirits if you’re feeling low. It can also help you to feel more in control, because it feels like you are doing something positive for yourself...
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Week 6
Waiting for surgery and living with pain can be demoralising, depressing and stressful. A common concern for people waiting for a hip or knee replacement is that loss of strength and mobility, together with pain and fatigue, will make it increasingly difficult for them to live independently at home...
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Pain medication and injections
Painkillers come in different strengths such as Paracetamol for milder forms of pain, as well as weak or strong (Morphine-type) opioid medications for more severe pain. They can be useful in helping to reduce pain, but they are not usually the complete answer for longstanding pain problems. Maintaining...
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Treating osteomalacia
Treatment will cure osteomalacia in most cases, but easing bone pain and muscle weakness may take several months:Vitamin D tablets or capsules can be taken if you don't get enough exposure to sunlight.Calcium supplements can be taken if you don't get enough from your diet.Painkillers may be needed while...
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Moving more with knee and hip pain
Exercise has been shown to be effective for a vast range of knee and hip complaints. Improved movement, strength but more importantly pain and function has been demonstrated repeatedly once exercise is encouraged. Exercise is especially encouraged for those with osteoarthritis pains. Think of the body...
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Moving more with hand and elbow pain
“Keep moving." Your joints were made to move. They need movement to nourish the joint and keep the muscles around the joint strong and limber. Clinicians often encourage their patients with hand and elbow pain to be as active as they can—as long as it isn't exacerbating joint pain.The benefits of staying...
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Healthy Living
Our genes are key to deciding the potential size and strength of our skeleton, but the way we live our life can also play a part in the amount of bone we invest in our ‘bone bank’ during our youth, and how much we retain in later life.CalciumCalcium is vital for strong teeth and bones because it gives...
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Moving more with shoulder pain
It's important to keep your shoulder moving to prevent it from stiffening up.You should aim to slowly work back up to your previous activity level. If exercising does not affect your symptoms or improves them, try to stay active as possible.Inactive lifestyles increase the risk of developing pain and...
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Sheffield Physical Activity Referral Scheme (SPARS)
The Sheffield Physical Activity Referral Scheme, or SPARS is for people with health conditions who want to 'Move More'.Read about the 'Move More' scheme hereIn Sheffield we run an exercise referral program to help people start the process of incorporating more movement into their everyday life.The exercise...
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Healthy Living
Our genes are key to deciding the potential size and strength of our skeleton, but the way we live our life can also play a part in the amount of bone we invest in our ‘bone bank’ during our youth, and how much we retain in later life.Calcium Calcium is vital for strong teeth and bones because it gives...
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Moving more with foot and ankle pain
Exercising will contribute to your foot and ankle health in the following ways: Improved circulation. Exercise promotes strong circulation, which ensures the tissues in your feet receive the nourishment they need. Stronger bones. Everyone knows calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health, but...
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Dealing with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can usually be easily managed by you, at home. Simply reducing or stopping the activity that has caused the pain can make an enormous difference.Painkillers such as paracetamol can also be used to help manage the symptoms, but you should always consult your GP or pharmacist before taking...
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Dealing with Elbow Pain
Elbow pain can usually be easily managed by you, at home. Simply reducing or stopping the activity that has caused the pain can make an enourmous difference.Painkillers such as paracetemol can also be used to help manage the symptoms, but you should always consult your GP or pharmacist before taking...
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Avoiding ankle arthritis
It's not possible to prevent osteoarthritis altogether. However, you may be able to minimise your risk of developing the condition by avoiding injury and living a healthy lifestyle. ExerciseAvoid exercise that puts strain on your joints and forces them to bear an excessive load, such as running and...
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Keeping Active
Regular exercise is a great way to keep back pain at bay. People with good fitness levels tend to experience less back pain, so get out of the house and go walking, swimming or cycling for half an hour a day. Exercise classes such as body pump, yoga or pilates are also great for your back, and visiting...
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Dealing with back pain
Back pain is usually short-lived and most people will see a huge improvement in their back by doing the following: Taking regular, over the counter pain relief, to allow you to move normally. Consult your pharmacist for help if needed. Continuing with your day-to-day life as much as possible. Exercising...
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