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I have just been diagnosed with ehlers-danlos syndrome (joint cartilage) so should i stop playing sports?
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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.
Answered 11/26/2013
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