It was found that middle-aged men who had to bend, crawl, crouch or carry heavy loads had an increased risk of developing knee OA later in life. Those people, including athletes who had major knee damage involving tears to the large knee ligaments, tended to develop OA later on in life. It is not yet known whether habitual work-outs using equipment such as step or rowing machines or aerobic dances lead to OA later on in life. Therefore, it is wise to diversify your exercise programme so as not to put too much emphasis on one set of joints. Bone is a living, complex, dynamic tissue which is responsive to exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes.
Regular exercise is one of the most important ways to develop and maintain healthy joints.
Exercise actually nourishes the cartilage in joints with essential nutrients, water and oxygen and helps to remove toxic waste products. Building strong muscles will also help to make the joints more stable. For those with arthritis it is safe to exercise using a natural range of movements such as found in t'ai chi and Yoga. Hopeful Non-Drug Treatment Approaches Arthritis is not a simple condition. There may be several causes or contributing factors.