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Can you still get arthritis if you do hand conditioning exercises?

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Yes: Exercise does not prevent arthritis.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes: Strengthening is an important tactic in delaying deformity, but does not replace medical rx.

Answered 11/26/2013

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