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will call you back within one business day. Regular exercise can
help control osteoarthritis. Joints themselves can’t be
strengthened. But exercise can strengthen the muscles around the
joints for better support. Exercise is also good for your
overall health, and it’s important if you need to lose weight.
It can improve balance and coordination and help prevent falls.
Working with a physical therapist or certified fitness trainer
may help you get more benefit from exercise. Talk to your doctor
before beginning an exercise program. Aerobic exercise improves
overall health and helps control weight. Low-impact forms of
exercise limit stress on your weight-bearing joints. Try low-
impact activities such as: water aerobics, walking outside or on
a treadmill, bicycling, a low-impact aerobics class, using a
stationary bicycle, elliptical trainer, or stair machine. Work
with your doctor or physical therapist to find safe ways to
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