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    Arthritis Will Continue to Get Worse Unless You Do THIS



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    In this episode, Farnham’s leading over-50’s physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals an exercise to help you avoid dangerous falls!

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    1. @laurenvicker4826 on

      Once again, Will is 100% right. All these exercises are important, and the knee extension mobilization is almost like magic–you can see the difference right away in how far your knee goes down. It may be hard to make a commitment to doing these exercises (and keep moving) consistently, but the rewards are definitely worth the effort. Thanks so much, Will, for reinforcing these ways to deal with arthritis.

    2. @LigiaCrane-g3f on

      I am 74 years I had a car accident 25 years ago I have a metallic rod on my right leg a hip repleimant left side 9 metal pieces in my right hand ,I broke my left hand my nose and tail bone nose now my arthritis is the worst my right leg is short my left foot is in terrible pain my life is hard .I am talking pills for inflammation nothing is working do hope you can helpme

    3. @Thoughtsofmyheart on

      This is truth. I woke up super stiff and in pain. After i did my morning exercise rputine I felt so much better. Give it a try! You wont be disappointed if you keep it up every day

    5. @runninblue9415 on

      Removing inflammatory foods was the best thing I ever did for my joints, meat dairy and grains specifically, as well as adding turmeric to everything. Exercises ready help as well just as you say. Thanks for all the content, really appreciated 👍

    8. @EriqKoontz on

      Another fantastic video!
      Will, do you have exercises for CMC (thumb) arthritis? This is what I have developed and I would love to have some of your suggestions, especially strength thinning other muscles of the arm or hand to alleviate the problem of CMC. Thank you!

    10. @happycommuter3523 on

      Will, could you please do another one of these for back arthritis? My mom has very bad arthritis in her spine, this caused pain, she doesn’t want to do anything, she sits all the time, and has become very weak. Her walking is terrible. She’s in PT, but her physio isn’t really doing anything to get function back, just maintaining this terrible new normal. Thanks in advance!

    11. @NaomiAldort on

      Excellent video. Mobility is one thing missed from people's ideas about dealing with joint inflammation. I had joint pain at a young age (like my father). At the same time, what completely cured my joints' pain was diet. Taking out ALL seeds of any plant (grains, beans, nuts, seeds) completely eliminated my arthritis and all inflammation and it has not returned in 40 years. Yes I am old. Many other plant food are inflammatory, so some may need to cut out many more or all of them depending on severity and age. And, yes, always keep the mobility. Thank you Will.

    14. @betsyarehart5441 on

      Some questions: Are there ways to do these exercises, or equivalent, standing. Ditto for being in a recliner. Having to get down on the floor several times a day makes it much less convenient and therefore less likely to be done! My main problem right now is a painful right toe joint and top of foot (no diagnosis yet, that is 6 months away, alas). Is there a way to strengthen the calf without having to raise up on it with toes?

    16. @SusanHaydon-kp1jc on

      Phew Will. Just thought I'd do all these. I can do a lot of these and enjoyed doing them. As l have knee arthritis l do a lot of your advisory videos and they have really helped me. Thanks Will. No idea where the complete workout video for over 50s is to download. I did scroll down but ??🤷🏽‍♂️. Perhaps l'm not doing it right…what's new? 😂

    19. @gchomuk on

      I am in my 60s and recently started suffering from arthritis in the hip. I start PT next week, but the exercises you give here feel so good. Thank you.

    21. @lourdesraupe3824 on

      Will, how about arthritis of the toes and feet. Mostly my toes. I’m doing “toe yoga,” and wonder if you have any special exercises as well. I love your videos and find myself in need of them. Thank you 😊

    23. @Wellbaby94 on

      Your explanations and demonstrations are the best physical therapy exercises I’ve seen anywhere—on the internet or in person. After having 6 orthopedic surgeries, I’m rather well-versed in physical therapy.

    28. @maryl8753 on

      Thank you. I really would apprecuate you doing something on BACK ARTHRITIS. I suffer terribly from this. I also have osteoporosis and have to be careful with certain exercises. I find that doing exercises, even standing too long can really make my back painful. At 65 this is very restrictive on my life

    32. @debbiequinn4096 on

      Thanks Will for taking me through these great exercise, I have stiff arthritic knees definitely will keep doing these exercises

      Also have tried to order your book but the link doesnt take me to amazon like it says, any suggestions as to how to order please

    34. @sheilahenderson5973 on

      Thank you once again that was great. A joint I have arthritis in, that you didn't mention, is my shoulder; oh and also thumbs and fingers. Would you please show some exercises for those areas too 👍 A suggestion for another video – I find it very difficult to keep my mouth open at the dentist these days (I'm 62), do you know any good exercises for the face or jaw? Thank you for all you do 👏 🙏

    37. @denisejames855 on

      These are great tips and exercises for limbs. What do you suggest for extreme hand, wrist, collar bone, shoulder and elbow arthritis. My husband swims 3 times a week, 40x25mt laps, he's 82. A hip replacement is happening this year but he still has stenosis in his neck and lower back.

    41. @philipsamways562 on

      Brilliant. I will start working on my knee flexion today. I do those exercises. But when I try to tuck my knne up to my bottom, there is a lot of noise, and it feels quite painful, so I avoid doing too much. Perhaps I shouldn't. I would desperately like to improve this motion on my bad knee as I need it for my dancing. It inhibits me in the following way. There are important movements where I have to lower with my weight on the bad knee, and then drive off smoothly and strongly using that leg. The lowering is about 8-10 inches. I can do this very smoothly from my good leg. So improving the flexion may help that. I work on all the surrounding muscles as you suggest. I need them all 😂

    43. @stevenlengyel9701 on

      One of my knees does bother me at the rear toward the outside, I was o e stretched out by a guy at the gym and I think he over extended my knee could that be my issue, I also may have had a meniscus tear in that knee, years ago

    45. @phoebecat6449 on

      I downloaded the video on building strength and it was so, so useful. I’ve been overwhelmed with information with no way to make sense of it, but your video gave me concise, yet well chosen information for me to get started on a strategy for myself. Your summary of the information was straight forward and it didn’t confuse me further. I will go back to it again and again. Thank you!

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