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Readers Respond: Does Athletic Activity Cause Arthritis?
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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com

Updated April 20, 2009

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Did sports participation cause your arthritis? Do you avoid certain activities because you are worried about joint problems? There is controversy about the extent to which sports participation may contribute to wear and tear of the joints. What are your thoughts? Did sports participation lead to early joint problems?

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