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Rheumatologist have acquired hypermobile knee joints. exercise to strenghten hips & knees will that positively prevent hips from becoming lax?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Stengthening the muscles that support an unstable joint can help to varying degrees. There are specific physical therapy programs that may be of benefit and are generally known as stabilization exercises; bracing may be of benefit in some cases as well. Finally, surgical procedures are available as somewhat of a last resort.

Answered 1/11/2016

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