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Know When to Stop
People with arthritis may be accustomed to a certain degree of pain, but exercise should not cause additional pain. “Appropriate exercises will not increase joint pain—either during or after exercise,” says American Council on Exercise spokeswoman Robyn Stuhr, M.A. “But it may take some trial and error to find the program that works best for you.” She adds that it may be time to change an element of your exercise program if you experience any of the following: • Joint pain or discomfort during exercise or pain that lasts more than two hours after exercising • Increased joint swelling or tightness immediately after exercising or the next day • Decreased range of motion • Increased weakness • Unusual or persistent fatigue
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