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Q: What are some exercises I can do that will cause minimum stress to my knees?


Published Friday, January 15, 2010 8:15 AM
 
 
John T. Hulvey, Jr., M.D. photo provided
 
A: Probably the top two exercises which cause the least amount of stress on the joints (and the two which I most often recommend to my patients with arthritis) are swimming and stationary bicycle.  Another exercise which provides a low-impact, good cardiovascular workout is an elliptical machine.
 
John T. Hulvey, Jr., M.D.
Primary Care Sport Medicine

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