Weight training isn't just for bodybuilders and athletes. Strong muscles around joints help take pressure off cartilage and bone.
"It's particularly important for people who have arthritis to do exercises that strengthen quadriceps muscles," Dr. Klippel says.
You have various options for resistance training, including free weights, machines, or elastic tubing.
It's crucial to use proper techniques when strength training, and moves must be tailored to your specific condition. "Your doctor or a physical therapist can design a strength program that will give the most benefit with the least possible joint irritation," Dr. Klippel says.
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