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I've had arthritis in my knees since I was 18. All those running things just ain't happening. But I can lift. Lifting helped me get thru a pretty bad case of
by cwbrandsma 8y ago
I've had arthritis in my knees since I was 18. All those running things just ain't happening. But I can lift. Lifting helped me get thru a pretty bad case of burn out.
- dingaling 8y agoSwimming is also excellent exercise with arthritis though for knees you would avoid breaststroke. It gives a cardio workout rather than just strength training.
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- beat 8y agoLifting is the best thing I ever did for my damaged, pre-arthritic knees. Most of the suffering is probably not from the cartilage, but rather from weak muscles and tendons. Strengthen those, improve knee function, and the effects of arthritis are greatly reduced, in my own experience.
- SketchySeaBeast 8y agoIt's the exact same thing as people with bad backs. Bed rest may help the acute injury, but the best solution is to strengthen the problem area, not let it atrophy.