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During an inflammatory arthritis flare, it can be safe to exercise. People should:
- decrease the length and intensity of exercise
- do daily range-of-motion activities
- do daily hand and wrist exercises
- stretch before getting out of bed
- stretch before exercising
- avoid extreme neck movements or pressure on the neck
- avoid over-stretching, especially the hands and wrists
- avoid high-impact exercise
- if they are taking steroids, alert their doctor if there is new hip or groin pain
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