Always do warm-up to loosen the joints before exercise.
Osteoarthritis – a degenerative disease that causes joint pain as a result of the thinning of the articular cartilage – is the most common form of arthritis. In Singapore, it affects an estimated 40 per cent of the adult population but only 10 per cent seek medical advice.
Ms Lin Ying Ying, Senior Occupational Therapist from the Department of Occupational Therapy at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group, shares lifestyle tips that can help prevent joint pain and keep arthritis at bay.
1. Avoid positions that foster deformity such as:
Read on for more arthritis prevention tips.
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