Playing Sports With Psoriasis

Finding an exercise routine that accommodates your psoriasis can help you stay active and healthy.

However, not all exercise is equal if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, with or without psoriasis. To achieve weight loss and to maximize your defense against psoriasis flare-ups, taking a stroll is not going to be enough, Qureshi says. Higher-intensity aerobics — including sports like tennis, basketball, swimming, bicycling, and running (at a minimum of 5 miles per hour) — are what have been proven to be most effective, he says. If you have joint involvement, however, stick to low-impact cardio.