ANOTHER LITTLE WORLD can go a long way in improving the quality of life of people suffering from these conditions. Due to advancements in medicine and more awareness of quality nutrition, our life expectancy is ever increasing. As we live longer, demands on our bodies increase and we gradually wear down the efficiency of our bones and joints. Because of this, more and more people are suffering from osteoarthritis or needing total joint replacements. This can be a drawn-out and often very painful process that can begin to take over everyday activities, leaving people feeling isolated and helpless. In order to avoid this, partaking in exercise is crucial. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain and helps combat fatigue. On top of this, exercise increases the secretion of synovial fluid into our joints. Synovial fluid is a viscous substance found in the gaps between our bones in synovial joints. Its job is to reduce the friction between the bones that make up the joint, thus making the joint more efficient, less painful and more manoeuvrable. Sometimes a total joint replacement is unavoidable, especially as we get older. The more painful a joint is, the less we use it. This leads to the muscles surrounding the joint becoming weaker which can cause issues with posture and skeletal imbalance, leading to back pain and further joint deterioration. After a total joint replacement operation, rehabilitation is essential. The muscle tissue surrounding the joint needs to be strengthened in order to support the new joint. This can be done in a variety of ways, all of which require exercise. Exercise is such an important component of medicine, the NHS has teamed up with sports and fitness centres all over the country, giving local communities an affordable option to control existing medical conditions using exercise. The exercise referral scheme is aimed at people who are currently inactive, but feel as though exercise may help them to control existing conditions on a daily basis. If you feel this may be you, please contact your GP or Oxley Sport Centre to see if you meet the criteria to begin this scheme. oxleysc.com
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