### Human:\nis exercise important in treating psoriatic arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: yes. moderate regular exercise can relieve the joint stiffness and pain associated with psoriatic arthritis. a tailored program of range-of-motion and strengthening exercises combined with cardiovascular exercise can help: relieve arthritis symptoms. maintain normal joint movement. increase flexibility and muscle strength. maintain weight to reduce pressure on joints. improve endurance and cardiovascular fitness.