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Medical illustration of the towel shoulder stretch
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3 Essential Shoulder Stretches to Manage Arthritis

Keeping an arthritic shoulder immobile can increase pain. Incorporating shoulder stretches, like the towel stretch, crossover stretch, and overhead stretch can help to keep blood flowing, build up the shoulder muscles, and maintain the shoulder's range of motion.
Straight leg raise exercise illustration
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5 Quad Exercises to Do After Knee Replacement

These 5 quadriceps exercises help build strength and encourage healing after knee replacement. The exercises will get progressively more difficult as your quad tendon heals and pain diminishes.
An older couple using walking sticks on their hike
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Hike to Better Health with Nordic Walking

Your walking routine may be difficult when you have arthritis of the hips, knees, ankles, or feet. But Nordic walking with trekking poles can help take the pressure off your legs and get you moving.
A personal trainer working with a woman at a gym who is using a workout machine
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Strength Training Can Crush Arthritis Pain

Evidence shows that strength training can decrease joint pain and increase function for those with arthritis, regardless of what type of arthritis. Read tips for getting started with strength training.