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Reference Material Ease your arthritis with - physical activity With arthritis , everyday tasks can be challenging , and the idea of becoming more physically active could be daunting . Experiencing ongoing pain , joint stiffness and fatigue can be extremely discouraging . However studies show that regular and appropriate physical activity help improve pain tolerance , mood and quality of life for people with arthritis .
A good physical activity programme is possible for people of all abilities , sizes , ages and attitudes ; for more information see the link below . http :// www . arthritis . org . nz / wp-content / uploads / 2011 / 07 / 4391 _ art _ PhysicalActivity _ Flyer6-0 . pdf
Educational videos for hip and knee replacement can be viewed on the Ministry Of Health ( MOH ) website . The videos are designed to provide you with information on how you can prepare for your operation , what to expect when you go into hospital and your recovery . www . health . govt . nz / your-health / conditions-and-treatments / treatments-and-surgery / knee-hip-replacement-patienteducation-videos
You may also find the information contained in this internet link useful . Youtube – DrMikeEvans – hip and knee surgery www . Youtube . com / watch ? v = xAL _ TrQdtTY
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