Michelle from Edmonton asks: I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. What sort of exercise can I do and what should I avoid?
While osteoarthritis has classically been described as a wear and tear arthritis, it is now understood to be much more complicated than that. In general, activity is good for joints and maintaining joint mobility can lead to better outcomes. Ultimately, physical therapists are the best resource to put an appropriate and safe plan in place for rehabilitating a joint, as the plan must be individualized for each person. In general, there is no exercise that you should not do, but you should always listen to your body; if it hurts, stop.
Posted: April 11, 2015
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