Sports for arthrosis in the shoulder

Sport for shoulder arthrosis naturally involves completely different movement sequences than those already presented. The most effective strengthening and loosening exercise for patients with shoulder arthrosis is – as banal as it may sound – simply swinging back and forth. Complete arm circles are just as suitable as the isolated back and forth movement of an arm.

The arm should swing from right to left in front of the body as well as from front to back next to the body. Rolling the shoulders – forward or backward, only one or both at the same time – can also do good and improves the mobility of the shoulder joint. Affected people should move their arms in all directions and find out what is good for them.

This activates the shoulder joints and reduces the risk of arthrosis. Nevertheless, even patients whose focus is on the shoulder joints should not forget the rest of their body: Now it is important to do everything possible to ensure that the knee and hip joints, for example, remain fit and mobile for a long time. Regular, low-impact endurance sports are also a good way of preventing the development of arthrosis.

Sports with arthrosis in the toe

Osteoarthritis in the toe usually affects the so-called metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, which is also called a hallux rigidus. Physical activity and sports are not excluded here either, but are beneficial and desirable. To minimize pain when walking, there are special rolling aids or shoe insoles that can be prescribed by an orthopedic surgeon.

Foot gymnastics is also recommended. The simplest exercise is to unroll consciously and without stress. To do this, you sit on a chair and pretend to walk in slow motion. That means you lift your foot and then consciously put your heel on first, before you roll over the whole foot slowly to the tips of your toes. A physiotherapist will gladly demonstrate further good exercises.