Ways to Lower Your Chances of Osteoarthritis

Sources Medically Reviewed on 06/19/2019 Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on June 19, 2019
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Safe Exercise."
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: "Overuse Injury."
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Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on June 19, 2019
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