"Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting many people. Symptoms differ from person to person but the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are inflamed joints, pain, stiffness of the joints, and a feeling of the joints being on fire. Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis explains how water exercise helps relieve the pains and restrictions caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The book will explain how exercises, in general, and water exercise, in particular, are excellent ways to maintain flexibility and mobility and reduce the pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis"--Publisher's description.

Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.

"Exercise in the comfort of your pool, spa or tub to: manage arthritis pain - strengthen muscles - improve mobility"--Cover.

DVD contains demonstration of basic stroke problems and corrections discussed in the book.

Arthritis pain can be frustrating. And so can sorting through the various available pain relief alternatives. Mayo Clinic is dedicated to helping you live more productively and comfortably with arthritis. The book focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but is equally valuable to people with other forms of arthritis as well. The book relies on the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, research scientists, therapists, and other health care professionals, the ultimate aim of which is to promote self-help. This easy to read and understand book offers advice on understanding arthritis, protecting joints, exercising properly, controlling pain, healthful diet and nutrition, traveling with arthritis, and working with arthritis. The nexus between the mind and the body and the impact of emotions, stress, and relaxation is also explored in Mayo Clinic On Arthritis. The gamut of treatments existing for arthritis including medications, surgery, and alternative approaches is listed together with information on the newest treatments trends.