Effect of OA (Osteoarthritis) in Gym-Going Adults
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47363/JSRR/2024(3)108Keywords:
Introduction, Prevalence, Etiopathogenesis, Grades, Types, Clinical Features, Risk Factors, Differential Diagnosis, Investigations, X-Ray Findings, Recognizing the Potential Benefits of Exercise in Managing Their Condition, Gym in OA, The Importance of Gym Exercises in Various Stages of OAAbstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) has a profound impact on adults who engage in gym activities, influencing both their exercise choices and overall fitness experience. The degeneration of joint cartilage characteristic of OA often leads to pain and discomfort, which can significantly hinder the ability to participate in certain workouts. A study published in the "American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" found that individuals with knee OA reported increased pain levels during weight-bearing exercises, reinforcing the notion that joint stress during physical activity can exacerbate. The "Journal of Orthopaedic Research" highlights the correlation between joint stiffness and reduced physical activity levels in individuals with hip OA, underscoring its impact on mobility and exercise engagement. The reduced range of motion associated with OA further limits exercise options, emphasizing the importance of tailored fitness plans that accommodate joint limitations. Individuals with OA must adopt an individualized and adaptive approach to gym activities, incorporating low-impact
exercises, joint protection strategies, and regular consultations with healthcare professionals to manage the unique challenges posed by this degenerative joint condition while maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle [1-3].
Exercise has been shown to have a stronger impact on physical function than osteoarthritis pain. Consequently, research to date indicates that exercise
has only marginally positive effects on hip OA patients, with function seeming to outweigh pain [4]. Numerous exercise regimens, along with muscle
strengthening (resistance training), stretching, range-of-motion exercises, cardiovascular and aerobic conditioning (walking and cycling), neuromuscular
exercises, balance training, and Tai Chi, have been documented in the literature for individuals with OA. Exercise that strengthens has a big impact on results. Similar advantages have been observed with strengthening workouts that are isotonic (through range), isometric (without either movement), also isokinetic (done on particular devices) [5].
People with knee and hip OA participate in cardiovascular and/or resistance land-based exercise and aquatic exercise. For hand OA, both strengthening and range of motion exercises are recommended. Aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, is a popular choice to reduce pain which is commonly seen in people with osteoarthritis. All forms of exercise are linked to comparatively low adverse effects as compared to traditional pharmaceutical therapies.
