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Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:15 pm
Does the reduction of inflammation enable patients to rebuild lost muscle tone? Is there any research?
Having active inflammatory arthritis causes loss of lean muscle, so even if the arthritis is active it is important to be as active as possible in order to minimise the muscle loss, especially as exercise can't damage even inflamed joints. There is good evidence from the University of Bangor in Wales that resistance training with weights can improve muscle mass in inflammatory arthritis - look up some of the work of Professor Andrew Lemmey in Bangor for more information.
Dr Wendy Holden
Medical Advisor to Arthritis Action and Consultant Rheumatologist
Artritis Action
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London SW1E 6AE
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www.arthritisaction.org.uk