Patient adviser: exercise for osteoarthritis.

Proper treatment for osteoarthritis will help control pain and other symptoms, and let you live a more vigorous, satisfying life. Exercise is a vital part of osteoarthritis treatment: It's a scientifically proven way for you to help yourself. The right kind of exercise will benefit the joints that have been damaged by osteoarthritis, and it will boost your overall energy and ability to enjoy your favorite activities. Different kinds of exercise aerobic, strengthening, flexibility, and specific joint exercises can improve your health in different ways.