Water provides buoyancy that can make exercising easier and more enjoyable. It helps relax the mind and muscles and eases pain and anxiety. While lessening stress on joints, water acts as resistance to enhance muscle-strengthening movements. Warm water is especially helpful in helping muscles relax and move more freely.
Sit or stand in a pool with chest-deep water to perform exercises for arthritis. Work the hips and knees by slowly raising one foot and straightening the knee. Hold for three seconds. Repeat with the other knee. Next, bring one knee towards your chest with your hands under thighs or over the knee. Repeat with the other knee.

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