What types of exercise are safe with ITP?
When you have ITP, low-intensity exercises are generally safer options. Even though fatigue might make exercise feel like the last thing you want to do, regular movement can actually help boost your energy and improve your mood.
Safe exercise options for people with ITP include:
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What types of exercise are safe with ITP?
When you have ITP, low-intensity exercises are generally safer options. Even though fatigue might make exercise feel like the last thing you want to do, regular movement can actually help boost your energy and improve your mood.
Safe exercise options for people with ITP include:
* Walking
* Yoga
* Tai chi
* Indoor cycling
* Floor exercises at home
* Gentle fitness classes
* Stretching
* Light or moderate resistance exercises with elastic bands
It's important to avoid contact sports and high-impact activities that carry a risk of injury, such as football, martial arts, boxing, or activities with higher fall risk like skiing. Severe bleeding from an injury can be life-threatening when you have ITP.
Always talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise plan or increasing the intensity of your current routine. They can help you understand what's safe based on your current platelet count and overall health. Working with a physical therapist can also help you learn ways to exercise safely while staying physically active.
April 20
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