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Last Updated: 16 January 2025

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Rheumatology exercise programmes

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Versus Arthritis exercise videos for joints

NASS (National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society) back exercise videos

NHS video on pilates for beginners

NHS video on chair based pilates (for those less able to stand)

NHS video on pilates for osteoporosis

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