Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune arthritis that affects various organs in the body, including the immune system, digestive system, and large joints in the lower limbs, fingers, toes, and spine. Initial symptoms often manifest as skin lesions, such as a red, scaly rash on areas like the elbows, knees, ankles, hands, and feet.
For individuals with psoriatic arthritis, stretching exercises are beneficial as they help make bones and joints more flexible. This flexibility can reduce symptoms of the condition. Stretching can also improve strength, endurance and flexibility. Specific stretching exercises can target areas commonly affected by the condition such as the hands, arms