What’s Good For Osteoarthritis?
- Osteoarthritis
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
There is no reliable way to prevent most cases of osteoarthritis. However, you may be able to control some factors that increase the risk of developing the disease. You can:
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Maintain an ideal body weight.
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Prevent osteoporosis by getting enough exercise, vitamin D and calcium and possibly by taking medication.
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Prevent major accidents and injuries.
It may also help to prevent or treating any conditions that might contribute to joint damage, such as gout...
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From Our Sources
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Osteoarthritis: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Treating Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis in Young Patients
Source: eOrthopod
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Complementary Medicine and Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Introduction to Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Osteoarthritis Myths Debunked!
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