Physical Activity for your Muscle, Bone, and Joint Health

by MAI Lab | May 14, 2024 | Musculoskeletal Health

Discover the benefits of physical activity for muscle, bone, and joint health. Learn how exercise enhances quality of life, improves function, and reduces pain in conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. This resource offers effective, safe strategies for starting...

Exercise for Arthritis

by MAI Lab | Jun 15, 2023 | Musculoskeletal Health, Older Adults

Exercise can help reduce the symptoms of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Gentle exercises such as warm water exercise and tai chi can be particularly helpful. Source: Musculoskeletal...

Exercise with Lower Back Pain

by MAI Lab | Jun 2, 2023 | Exercises, Musculoskeletal Health, Older Adults

Engaging with exercise with lower back pain reduces episodes of pain and their intensity, and can increase overall functionality while promoting back and joint health. Source: Exercise...

Exercising with Muscular Dystrophy

by MAI Lab | Jun 2, 2023 | Exercises, Handout, Musculoskeletal Health

Regular exercise for muscular dystrophy helps improve your heart and lung health and muscle strength, enables better mobility and reduce your risk of falls.  Source: Exercise...

Exercising with Post-Polio Syndrome

by MAI Lab | Jun 2, 2023 | Handout, Musculoskeletal Health

Regular exercise, such as swimming, increases strength, mobility, helps maintain a healthy weight, and reduces risks of long-term disease while boosting stamina. Source: Exercise...

Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis

by MAI Lab | Jun 2, 2023 | Musculoskeletal Health

Moving more and reducing sedentary living has shown to reduce arthritis symptoms, improve muscle function, strengthen bones, improve joint function, and the reduce risk of developing other chronic conditions. Source: Exercise...