Benefits of moving more
Physical activity can have so many benefits for people with arthritis and MSK conditions. It helps you manage your symptoms and improve wellbeing by:
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Improving joint function.
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Helping to improve your mood and mental wellbeing, including reducing anxiety and depression.
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Helping with managing pain from your condition.
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Increasing energy levels, improving your sleep, building resilience, self-esteem and confidence.
Hints and Tips
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Versus Arthritis - Exercises for healthy joints
Learn more about movements and exercises you can do to help keep your joints healthy!
Versus Arthritis - Full body stretching
Follow-along to these free 20-minute full body stretch routines. They have been designed especially for those living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Versus Arthritis - Why is exercise important for people with arthritis?
Read more about why being active is important when you are living with arthritis.
Versus Arthritis - How much exercise should I do?
Find out more about how much movement you should do, when living with arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions.
Ways to get active
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Let's Move with Leon
Let’s Move with Leon is a free 12 week programme of 30-minute movement sessions, presented by fitness expert Leon Wormley. The programme has been created for people with musculoskeletal conditions who want more movement in their lives.
Five in Five
Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five in Five, a five minute mini-workout designed for people living with long term health conditions.
Kitchen Routine with Bill Bailey
Whether you're waiting for the kettle to boil or the microwave to ping, work up a sweat in the kitchen with these bite-sized movements from Bill Bailey!
Balance with Sandra
Improve your balance and coordination with Sandra as she guides you through a series of full-body stretches to centre both your body and mind.
Digital tools to help you move
Explore a variety of free online resources designed to help you stay active. With countless videos, articles, and guides at your fingertips, you can start whenever you like.
Ways to get moving outdoors
Take in some fresh air while you get active. The outdoors provides a huge variety of ways to get moving and offers a refreshing change of scene.
Our stories
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Jade's story
For Jade, being active helps her to manage her arthritis and spend more time playing with her little boy.
Leony’s story
Leony, who lives with arthritis, found a new lease of life after her surgery and is determined to make the most of her two new knees.
Linda’s story
Linda has to do more than just navigate the ins and outs of living with arthritis; she has to help her husband manage his conditions as well.
Ila’s story
Ila and her daughters all manage a variety of health conditions, including a lung condition and osteoporosis – and they all lean on each other for support.
Meena’s story
For Meena, swimming means relieving her arthritis and calming her mind.
Versus Arthritis
Versus Arthritis is the UK’s largest arthritis charity, changing lives through research, campaigning and support. We want everyone with arthritis to have access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose, with real hope of a cure in the future.