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A member asked:

I have just been diagnosed with ehlers-danlos syndrome (joint cartilage) so should i stop playing sports?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Not completely.: Your condition also is associated with hypermobilty of tendons and ligaments. While i think you should avoid contact sports, impulsive sports (tennis, basketball), you can bike, swim, do resistance training and keep your health in the best it can be.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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