Adventuring with Arthritis

The Truth About Weighted Vests, Bone Strength and Arthritis

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT Season 2 Episode 5

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Weighted vests are everywhere right now. If you have arthritis, you're probably wondering whether they're safe for your joints and whether they actually do what people say for bone health. Today I'm giving you the honest answer to both. 

The research is more nuanced than the trend suggests, and knowing what a weighted vest can and can't do will help you decide if it's actually worth trying.

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