Prevent Arthritis By Getting Active
Did you know that every extra pound of weight you put on adds 4 to 8 more pounds of stress to your knees and hips, and increases your risk for osteoarthritis? Well, it does! Regular exercise can help you lose the excess weight – and can help protect joints from the damaging effects of arthritis. Getting in motion also reduces your risk by preventing muscle atrophy and producing new, healthy cartilage.
High risk candidates should be careful of how they exercise. Sports-related injuries and other joint injuries can lead to osteoarthritis years down the road. Even young adults and teenagers who suffer injury to any part of their joints may develop osteoarthritis later on. If you’ve experienced a sports injury, talk to a sports specialist or your primary care doctor to learn how you can prevent the spread of arthritis.
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Source: HealthCentral.com
Source: HealthCentral.com