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Julie
06/23/08

I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hip and I currently run 3 times a week, is this ok

I currently run 3 times a week, approx 7-10 km's each time and I have just been diagnosed with early stages of osteoarthritis of the hip.  I would still like to keep running - Is this ok?  I am fine whilst I am running but I get very stiff afterwards.  I also walk two...

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