Transcript Moving For Health: Arthritis - UK College of Agriculture

Moving For Health: Arthritis
Get Moving Kentucky!
Moving for Health Lesson Series
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to
answer the following questions:
• What is arthritis?
• How do I know if I have arthritis?
• How does physical activity affect arthritis?
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
What is Arthritis?
• An inflammatory disease that affects the
joints
• 41% of adult Kentuckians live with arthritis
• There is no cure, but symptoms can be
controlled
• Weight loss and physical activity can help
with arthritis management
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Types of Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Chronic inflammatory disorder that causes
pain, stiffness, and damage in the joints
• Osteoarthritis
– Degenerative joint disease in which the
breakdown of joint tissue leads to joint pain,
morning stiffness, and changes in joints
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Types of Arthritis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
– Form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects
children
• Gout
– Buildup of uric acid in the body
– Crystals normally excreted in kidneys are
deposited in the joints leading to pain and
inflammation
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
How Do I Know if
I Have Arthritis?
• If one or more of the conditions listed below lasts for
more than 2 weeks, see your doctor:
– Pain in or around joints
– Stiffness in or around joints
– Swelling in or around joints
– Problems moving a joint through its full range of motion
– Loss of muscle around joints
– Development of nodules around joints
– Fatigue and loss of appetite
– Aching during inclement weather
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
How Does Physical Activity
Affect Arthritis?
• It is important for those with arthritis to be
involved in regular physical activity
• The type of exercise recommended
depends on the type of arthritis
• Start slowly, progress gradually
• A doctor or physical therapist can provide
guidance on how to progress safely with
physical activities
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
How Does Physical Activity
Affect Arthritis?
• Three forms of exercise may be beneficial:
– Range of motion exercises
– Muscle strengthening exercises
– Endurance exercises
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Range of Motion Exercises
• Help maintain flexibility
• Reduce pain and stiffness
• Improve joint function
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Muscle Strengthening Exercises
• Provide shock absorption for joints
• Provide support for joints
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Endurance Exercises
• Sustain muscle endurance and strength
over time
• Help reduce fatigue
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Suggestions From Your
Health Professional
• Some of the things a health professional
may suggest to you about managing
arthritis include:
– Starting a regular physical activity program
– Losing extra weight to decrease pressure
on joints
– Using cold/heat pads to reduce joint pain
– Undergoing physical and occupational
therapy
– Using medication to reduce joint pain
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
Summary
• Educate yourself on the types of arthritis,
their symptoms, and treatments
• With the guidance of your health
professional, begin a regular physical
activity program
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.
This presentation was brought to you by the Get Moving
Kentucky! Program Manual
Lesson adapted by:
Catherine Walsh
The development of the HEEL program was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for
the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY and budgeted through the CSREES/USDA
Federal Administration.
This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.