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Rhuem have hypermobile knee joints from sports. if exercise knee & hip joints to strenghten muscles will that prevent hips from becoming overstretched?

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Varies: To a somewhat limited degree based upon the joint involved, strengthening the muscles around an unstable joint can help make the joint more stable. Bracing is another nonsurgical option as well.

Answered 1/27/2016

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Rhuem have hypermobile knee joints from sports. if exercise knee & hip joints to strenghten muscles will that prevent hips from becoming overstretched?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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