Arthritis and Exercise
The amount and form of exercise recommended for sufferers of arthritis will depend on the specific details of joints involved.
Arthritis
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Background information in this section about arthritis and rheumatic diseases covers diagnosis, arthritis and exercise, and common questions and answers.
In this Section
Arthritis Q&A
This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) has other fact sheets and booklets that provide more information about specific forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. NIAMS also has information about exercise and arthritis, pain and arthritis, and diet and arthritis. If you have further questions after reading this information, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
Arthritis Diagnosis
Sufferers of arthritis and rheumatic diseases experience pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
