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Arthritis and adaptive walking and running.

M E Allen1

  • 1University Back Centre, School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Arthritis patients should embrace exercise, including running, as it benefits joints and support tissues. Flexibility is key for shock absorption, shifting focus from immobilization to active mobilization strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Traditionally, rest was recommended for arthritis management.
  • Emerging evidence suggests active approaches are beneficial for joint health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the shift in arthritis management towards active exercise.
  • To emphasize the role of the exercise continuum in joint health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current sports medicine principles.
  • Application of exercise science to rheumatological practice.

Main Results:

  • Exercise, including running, positively impacts joints and supporting tissues.
  • Joint impact during running is less critical than flexibility for shock absorption.

Conclusions:

  • The paradigm for arthritis care has moved from immobilization to mobilization.
  • Rheumatologists can adopt a coaching role, integrating sports medicine insights.

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