• oily fish (salmon, mackerel) — omega-3s reduce inflammation;
• olive oil;
• green vegetables and berries;
• whole grains;
• nuts and seeds.
To be avoided:
• excess sugar;
• prepared foods;
• sausages, smoked meats, fast food;
• Carbonated drinks.
Exercises that the joints love
Important: Exercises must be chosen by a doctor or physiotherapist! Here are some basic exercises (do not start without consulting a doctor!):
1️⃣Elongated leg circles.
2️⃣Heel slides.
3️⃣ Stretching the leg backwards, while holding onto the back of a chair.
The exercises are done slowly, without sudden movements, with slight discomfort, but without pain.
True stories: how life changes after surgery
Andrey, 50 years old:
“After getting my prostheses, I went back to work after three months. The pain completely disappeared. The most important thing is not to neglect the exercises and rehabilitation. After six months, I was already running after my grandson in the yard!”
Zinaida Petrovna, 68 years old:
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