Some time ago, Chengdu ushered in the first snow of this winter, and the temperature plummeted to a few degrees, and there was not much time for the temperature to break through 10 degrees throughout the day. Many people with gout are starting to worry: will the cold weather make my condition worse? In fact, reasonable exercise can not only help gout patients enhance their physical fitness and reduce pain, but also resist the cold to a certain extent. For this reason, Chen Jianchun, director of Chengdu Rheumatism Hospital, specially brings you this post-snow exercise prescription for gout patients.
Director Chen emphasized that gout patients should follow the principle of "low intensity, long time, and multiple frequency" when choosing exercise methods. Because high-intensity exercise can lead to excessive lactic acid production in the body, it competitively inhibits the excretion of uric acid, which may induce gout attacks. Low-intensity, long-term exercise helps boost metabolism and increase uric acid excretion.
1.Walking: The air is fresh after the snow, and gout patients can choose a flat indoor or outdoor section without snow on the premise of keeping warm. When walking, you should keep a steady pace and avoid falling.
2.Tai Chi: Tai Chi movements are gentle and slow, suitable for gout patients. By practicing Tai Chi, you can not only move your joints and strengthen your muscles, but also regulate your breathing and soothe your mood.
3.Yoga: The various asanas and breathing exercises in yoga can help people with gout stretch their muscles and increase flexibility while promoting blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
1.Warm-up and stretching: Before exercising, be sure to do 5-10 minutes of warm-up activities, such as stepping in place, joint rotation, etc., to reduce the risk of sports injuries. After exercising, you should also stretch well to relieve muscle tension and prevent pain.
2.Appropriate time and quantity: Gout patients should reasonably arrange the time and intensity of exercise according to their own condition and physical condition. Generally speaking, each exercise should not exceed 30 minutes, and it is advisable to do it 3-5 times a week.
3.Avoid exercise during an attack: During a gout attack, patients should stay on bed rest and avoid any form of exercise to avoid aggravating the condition.
4.Pay attention to keep warm: The temperature is low after snow, gout patients should pay attention to keeping warm during exercise, especially to protect the joints to avoid the invasion of wind and cold.
Director Chen reminded that exercise is only a part of gout adjuvant**, and patients also need to combine diet to control the condition. It is recommended that patients with gout follow the principle of a low-purine diet and avoid the intake of high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood; Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase your vitamin C intake; Maintain adequate water intake to promote uric acid excretion.
In addition, patients with gout should also visit the hospital regularly for follow-up examinations to monitor blood uric acid levels and kidney function. If any abnormalities are found, you should seek medical attention in time to adjust the ** plan.
In this cold season after the snow, I hope that this exercise prescription can bring a touch of warmth and care to the majority of gout patients. Here, we would also like to remind the majority of gout patients that everyone's condition and physical condition are different, so before exercising, please be sure to consult a professional doctor or ** teacher for advice to ensure the safety and effectiveness of exercise.
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