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I have knee arthritist, by strengthening the quadraceps and hamstrings is that good?
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Yes: Strengthening the muscle groups in the legs will help decrease the strain on the knee joint. This does not mean you wont continue have arthritis or that it wont get worse.
Answered 2/17/2014
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