Comparing Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, exercise can be beneficial for both those with osteoarthritis and those with rheumatoid arthritis. Try starting off slowly by going on walks, for example, and be careful not to overexert yourself. Talk to your doctor before beginning any new exercise routine.
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March 12, 2014Citation:
Arthritis Foundation, “Get the Facts” MedlinePlus, “Osteoarthritis” Arthritis Foundation, “Rheumatoid Arthritis” Arthritis Foundation, “Osteoarthritis” Mayo Clinic, “Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors” Mayo Clinic, “Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risk Factors” Arthritis Foundation, “Exercise for Arthritis” Courtesy of Yuri Arcurs | Dreamstime Courtesy of Yuri Arcurs | Dreamstime Courtesy of Kentannenbaum | Dreamstime Courtesy of Dirima | Dreamstime Courtesy of Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime Courtesy of Pictac | Dreamstime Courtesy of Yuri Arcurs | Dreamstime Courtesy of Robert Kneschke | Dreamstime Courtesy of Candybox Images | Dreamstime Courtesy of Hongqi Zhang (aka Michael Zhang) | Dreamstime
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July 1, 2014
