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The strengthening exercises helps in increasing the muscle strength and the strong muscles support and protect the joints affected by arthritis. There are two types of strengthening exercises that are recommended for the patients.One is resistive and the other is isometric exercise. In resistive exercises the joint is actively exercised resistance. Whereas in isometric exercises the muscles are tightened strongly and the joints are not moved. These exercises are effective in increasing the strength of the muscles.
Various strengthening exercises are:
- Press lightly the tip of the thumb to the tip of index finger. Make a perfect “O” shape and hold the position for six seconds. Keep on pressing the tip of the thumb to the tip of each finger and then relax. This exercise is best for strengthening the muscles that are used in bending the fingers while picking up the objects.
- Lie on the back. Keep both the arms in a comfortable position. Keeping the knee straight, tighten the muscles lying at the front of the knee and then raise the leg above ground level. Remain in this position for 6 seconds and then relax. While performing the exercise do not bend or arch the back. This exercise will strengthen the muscles that bend the hip as well as the muscles that run across the front of the knee.
- Sit in a straight-backed chair or sit against wall. Now push the shoulders into the chair or wall. Hold this position for six seconds and then relax. This exercise tightens the stomach muscles that support the back and also strengthens the muscles that straighten the back.
- For strengthening the gluteal muscles in the buttocks, lie flat on the stomach; squeeze the muscles of buttock together. Remain in this position for 5-10 minutes. Relax and repeat the same at least five times.
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