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www.move.va.gov. CONDITION. LIMIT these activities: DO MORE of these activities: Arthritis of. Hip or Knee. Weight-beari
P21

Physical Activity Limitations for Certain Medical Conditions CONDITION

LIMIT these activities:

DO MORE of these activities:

Arthritis of Hip or Knee

Weight-bearing activities: • Jogging • Stair climbing • High-impact aerobics Any high-repetition, highresistance, or high-impact activity

• Chair exercises • Outdoor or stationary cycling • Swimming • Water aerobics, water walking • Elliptical machines • Rowing machines

Bending forward at the waist (sit-ups or stomach crunches)

• Strength training to help reduce bone loss and strengthen muscles

Low Back Pain

High impact activities that involve running or jumping

• Chair exercises • Walking • Slow jogging • Outdoor or stationary cycling • Swimming • Water aerobics, water walking • Elliptical machines • Rowing machines • Core-strengthening exercises

Lower Extremity Amputation

No limitations with proper prosthesis. Running, sprinting, and swimming will require special adaptations.

With proper prosthesis, no activities are limited. As you lose weight, your prosthesis may need to be adjusted.

Stroke or Spinal Cord Injury

Depends on ability level

Ask for a referral to a physical therapist or kinesiotherapist for an individualized activity plan.

Activities that involve: • Unassisted walking • Outdoor cycling • Jumping or side-to-side motion

• Chair exercises • Stationary cycling • Walking on treadmill with handrail • Other fitness machines with handles or grips • Water aerobics, water walking, lap swimming • Referral to exercise specialist for moderate to severe problems

Osteoporosis

Balance Problems

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