Arthritis is very common and is found in an estimated 1 in 4 American adults. There are several common myths associated with this condition that I will debunk. The first myth I review in this video is the belief held by many that exercise and running causes arthritis. As you will learn, the science does not support this view, in fact exercise and recreational running is protective! If you are suffering with arthritis or hoping to reduce your risk of getting it, this video and information will come in handy.

I'm Dr Edmond Cleeman, an orthopedic surgeon in New York City, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery.

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