As an exercise physiologist, I hear it all the time: “Running is bad for your knees.” But the evidence tells a very different story—one that might change how you think about your joints.
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), exercise can feel confusing—or even intimidating. You may have been told to “rest your joints” or you might worry that movement will worsen pain or inflammation. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, I want to reassure you: appropriate exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing RA, not something to avoid.
