Is Exercising Safe While Suffering From Gout?

Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 2016

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Mon, 10 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : HI! I AM A PERSONAL TRAINER, ONE OF MY NEW CLIENTS 57 YEARS OLD HAS GOUT, HE IS CONCERNED THAT EXERCISE COULD SOMEHOW DAMAGE JOINTS THAT ARE AFFECTED, ARE THERE CONTRAINDICATIONS?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No contraindications.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Exercises should not be performed when there is an attack of the gout (joint inflammation).
If there is no active episode of the gout, exercises can be beneficial for joints making them stronger and in better condition.

Hope this helps.
Regards

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