Ya I heard Wii was good as well.

My dr. is telling me Pilates or Water Aerobics. Said the water ones are the best...but I dunno...never liked swimming or getting wet. lol.

I'd probably myself not do Wii barefoot...because I have no arches as my chiropractor said, her scanning foot machine said as well..and the local WalMart Dr. Scholl's foot scanner said the same thing-lol. My chiro actually gave me my mapped foot..and said all the pressure is taken on the upper half of the foot and a few toes which is NOT good. She said I could get these custom made ones...but I still think ins. doesn't cover them so you end up paying 300.00 and that's just to put them in one pair...(they don't come out)

or you can go to WalMart, Target etc-- and find a cheap sneaker she said that you can pull the insert sole out of...and then go get tested on the WalMart machine (near their pharmacy counter) and it will tell you the results and what they think you should use in your shoes, sneakers etc and you can stick those inserts in instead. She said you can't double up the inserts though. You have to make sure whatever shoes or sneakers you do have -that the insert can be removed. They cost like around 50...but if you get them before June 30th you can get a $10 mail in rebate. Still cheaper than custom ones at 300 a pop.

I tried them...still hard to get use to the bump in my arch --or excuse me, lack of arch...lol,  but people have said they do work..and you'll see less pain in your feet and toes w/ it as well --even if you have RA. Because it takes less stress off your feet and toes. So, that might be an option for you to get before you play wii in your sneakers as well. ;)

Ellen C

6/17/10 6:47pm

I use to need arch supports all of the time.  I stopped using them about 10 years ago and my feet are fine.  I have no idea what happen to my weak arches.  The pain in my feet now comes from arthritis. I just don't push them to much and I'm fine.

I have started to water exercises.  I love it.  I feel much better because of the work out I do in the water.

eastcoastgirl

6/17/10 7:37pm

I have always heard water exercises are the best for any type of arthritis...and toning as well.

 

But I think I am going to try Pilates more (I tried it before and thought it was hard) lol, and see what happens there. PLUS the Rheumy gave me exercises to do at home for the leg muscles. I'm told I need to strengthen my muscles w/ this hypermobilty or I am risking dislocations and fractures or tearing of tendons at this pt. So, I better start smartening up. I do a lot of running..which the dr now told me to stop, and just do walking until he re-checks my muscles...

And I have no clue when the muscles will get stronger...so running is out for a while  because I'm evidently beating the heck out of my joints.

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

6/30/10 12:07pm

You might want to check out our post on exercise and RA for tips on various forms of exercises that will allow you to get fit while still protecting your joints. You can also ask your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist can help you put together a workout program that will accommodate your joints.