Toolkit for Managing Arthritis at Home in English and Hindi

Submitted by PatientsEngage on 4 December 2017

There are different aspects of Arthritis Management. We have compiled multiple ebooks - ebooks that help in understanding the condition and managing it through medication, dietary changes, exercise,  yoga and home adaptations.

1. 20 Tips to Manage Arthritis

Arthritis is affecting younger people - even 30-40 year olds. are getting diagnosed with Arthritis. So it is important to understand about Arthritis and manage it pro-actively.

Download the ebook 20 Tips to Manage Arthritis 

 

Don't forget to join our patient community on arthritis 

2. Yoga for Arthritis - Volume 1 (For lower body)

Dealing with Arthritis? Stiffness in hips and knees? Stiff toes or stiff ankles? How can you ease the stiffness in your joints?

Yoga is effective in managing arthritis. It reduces pain, increases flexibility, and lowers stress. It brings harmony to body and mind.

We have worked with Divyayog to create a set of asanas for you to do in the comfort of your own home. Volume 1 is specifically focussed on the lower body - from hip to toe.

Download your copy now here

 

Please remember:

Yoga complements your medication routine.

Consult your doctor always.

Do not do these asanas if the swelling is too much or you feel pain.

Start with fewer repetitions.

3. Yoga for Arthritis - Volume 2 (For upper body)

Coping with Arthritis? Upper body aches and pains? Stiffness in waist, back, hips, shoulders, neck? How can you ease the stiffness in your joints?

Volume 2 here is focussed on the upper body - hip to neck

Download your Volume 2 here 

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4. How to Make Your Kitchen Arthritis Friendly

Women are 2-3 times more prone to Rheumatoid Arthritis.Do you or a family member like to cook in the kitchen but struggle with the aches and pains due to Arthritis and other bone and joint conditions?

With some modifications and some simple tips, your kitchen can be made Elder Friendly or Arthritis Friendly.

Here are some tips consolidated into the Arthritis Friendly Kitchen E-Book that you can download. 

 

5. 20 Tips to Manage Arthritis - in Hindi

Kya aap jaante hain ki 30-40 varsh ke logon ko arthritis (gathiya) ka dard hone laga hai. Iss liye humne 20 Tips to Manage Arthritis ka hindi anuvaad kiya hai. 

Arthritis ki poori jaankari iss ebook mein hai

  • Arthritis kya hota hai
  • Arthritis ke prakaar
  • Arthritis se bachne ke upaaye
  • Arthritis ko niyantrit rakhne ke tarike

Hamari 20 Tips to Manage Arthritis E-book ab Hindi mein. Register/Login karein aur phir yahan se download karein:

20 Sujhav Arthritis (gathiya) ki Dekh Bhaal Ke Liye

 

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