Treating the Athlete: New Thoughts on How to Prevent & Treat Arthritis in Athletes & Raise Their Awareness

Dr. Ranawat adds, “The goal is to maximize a player’s longevity, whether they are playing professionally or are participating in an exercise they love. It’s important to keep joints healthy and as pain free as possible so athletes can keep playing well into their golden years.”

Karen Appold is a medical writer in Pennsylvania.

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