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People who have sustained a joint injury in the past are at an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis in that joint. Damaged tissues in and around the joint can lead to abnormal alignment, altered joint mechanics and joint stress. Protecting your joints and strengthening the muscles around them can optimize the health of your joints and reduce arthritis symptoms. Find out more about protecting your joints in our flourish article on Sports Injuries and OA .
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Though people who have sustained a joint injury in the past are at an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis, the absence of injury is no guarantee against arthritis. Anyone can develop arthritis, regardless of history of injury. Protecting your joints and strengthening the muscles around them can optimize the health of your joints and reduce arthritis symptoms. Find out more about protecting your joints in our flourish article on Sports Injuries and OA .