Are you Joint Muscle Pain? Doing Rheumatism Gymnastics

Rheumatism Gymnastics

Rheumatism Gymnastics, do you often feel pain or stiffness in the joints or spine? Often joint pain walking, climbing stairs, getting out of bed, or often a hard time dressing? Could be what you are experiencing is one of the symptoms of rheumatic diseases.

Joint pain due to arthritis is still considered to be trivial to most people. Though the pain that arises can be very distracting and limit your daily activities. In Indonesia, the prevalence of rheumatic diseases according to research results Zeng QYet al 2008 reached 23.6 percent to 31.3 percent. However, low awareness and knowledge society and the development of myths about arthritis still remains a problem.

To overcome the pain caused by rheumatism, the patient's should consult with your doctor to get proper treatment. But now, there are easy ways to relieve pain and prevent the occurrence of rheumatic diseases with a method of body movement exercises known as rheumatism.

Gymnastics rheumatic formally introduced to society at Manggala Wanabakti, Jakarta Sunday (25 / 5) coincides with the celebration of eight years of existence Celecoxib, Pfizer arthritis drug, in Indonesia. In the event, as many as 700 participants aged 30-70 years - most of which suffer from arthritis - took part.

Gymnastics was introduced rheumatism is the result of Pfizer's creation along with two medical rehabilitation experts from the Faculty of medicine RSCM DR. Dr. Angela and Dr. B.M Tulaar SpRM. Siti Annisa Nuhonni SpRM. Two specialists were collecting references from various sources and then translate them into movements of the body with the help of a professional gymnastics instructor.

"The movements in this exercise also created thanks to the help of Namarina ballet school. People will be able to follow guidelines and do it with DVDs that will be distributed free of charge. This DVD is not sold commercially. Patients will get it after going through the consultation and recommendations from doctors, "said Marketing Manager Dr PT Pfizer Indonesia. Dean Martin.
Not a medicine or therapy

Meanwhile, Dr. Siti Annisa rheumatism reminded that gymnastics is just an effort to prevent and relieve arthritic symptoms and serves as an adjunct therapy to patients with rheumatoid arthritis in phase neighbor. Gymnastics is one of the capital to guide and provide therapy to prevent symptoms of arthritis or osteoarthritis symptoms.

"So this is not a substitute for medication or therapy by a doctor's actions. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, gymnastic exercises should be under the supervision of physicians, therapists, instructors or the patients themselves. Notice of each joint and watch out if there are signs of inflammation. The timing and type of exercise also differentiated depending on the stage of disease and presence or absence of inflammation, "he explained.

In general, Dr Siti, rheumatism gymnastic movements intended to improve the ability of motion, function, strength and muscular endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, biomechanics of joints and joint position sense. "Gymnastics is its concentration on the motion of the joints while flexing his muscles and strengthen the bib, because the muscles that help to sustain the body's joints," said Siti.

Gymnastics rheumatic lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and consists of four stages namely heating, aerobic core exercises I, II, aerobic exercise and core cooling. I core exercises aerobic movements are low impact and is intended to strengthen the work of the heart and lungs. Aerobic Exercise II is a basic exercise movement over emphasized for the prevention and therapy of rheumatic symptoms or effects.

"To achieve maximum results, aerobics can be done 3 to 5 times a week. But if there are signs of inflammation such as pain, swelling, red or movement disorders, stop exercising. Patients also should ask the doctor when may and should exercise," he explained.