Can arthritis be prevented?
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Currently, there is no known way to prevent any form of arthritis. In general, though, a healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk or reduce your symptoms. A diet that is low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables may be helpful. Regular exercise, especially swimming and anything that involves stretching, may reduce your risk. Exercise and diet can help you maintain a healthy weight, which also may help reduce your risk for arthritis.
Currently, there is no known way to prevent any form of arthritis. In general, though, a healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk or reduce your symptoms. A diet that is low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, fruits, and... More -
Dr. Kelly Traver answered:The best way to prevent arthritis is to avoid being overweight, since that puts stress on the joints of the lower body, particularly the knees. Also, try to avoid abnormal joint stress by wearing proper shoes and by keeping the muscles around the joints strong and well supported. Consider cross training to prevent any single exercise from constantly wearing on the same joints over and over.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe best way to prevent arthritis is to avoid being overweight, since that puts stress on the joints of the lower body, particularly the knees. Also, try to avoid abnormal joint stress by wearing proper shoes and by keeping the muscles around the... More -
Dr. Grant Cooper answered:Arthritis is not inevitable. The more aggressive we are in preventing and treating the early symptoms, the more we can reduce the probability of developing arthritis and/or allowing it to worsen.
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Arthritis is not inevitable. The more aggressive we are in preventing and treating the early symptoms, the more we can reduce the probability of developing arthritis and/or allowing it to worsen. More -
Rheumatoid arthritis: Currently, there is no known method of prevention for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Osteoarthritis: Individuals who maintain a healthy body weight have a decreased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet may help individuals control their weight. The U.S. government issued a revised food pyramid in 2005 in an effort to help Americans live healthier. The new pyramid provides 12 different models, which are based on daily calorie needs, ranging from the 1,000-calorie diets for toddlers to 3,200-calorie diets for teenage boys.
Regular exercise may also help patients control their weight. There are many ways for people to exercise including gardening, walking, sports activities, and dancing. Patients who are beginning an exercise program should choose activities that fit their levels of strength and endurance. The type of exercise is not as important as a consistent exercise schedule. Most experts today agree that burning calories should not be the goal of exercise. Exercise that causes extreme pain or discomfort is considered by many experts as unhealthy and may even cause permanent damage to the body.
Periarthritis: Patients can reduce their risks of developing periarthritis by avoiding injuries. In order to reduce the risk of injury, all workouts should begin with a warm-up routine and end with a cool-down segment that includes stretching exercises. Patients should talk to their healthcare providers before starting new exercise programs.
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Currently, there is no known method of prevention for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis: Individuals who maintain a healthy body weight have a decreased risk of developing osteoarthritis. Eating a healthy and... More
