arthritic

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Recent Examples of arthritic The rhythmic pedaling movement can also help with pain or stiffness in arthritic hip, knee, or ankle joints. Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025 In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9 Low-Back Pain Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion. Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025 Among them are José Arroyo, a disabled former master technician, Corrine Griffith, a disabled woman who suffers from multiple personality disorder and epilepsy and Michael Austin, a homeless handyman who lives in a tent with a spring mattress to help his arthritic back. Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 But behind the arthritic movements was the same fierceness emblematic of Paquita. Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arthritic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arthritic
rheumatic
Adjective
  • Additionally, appropriate lifestyle changes can make a huge difference for patients with rheumatic diseases.
    Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
  • The exact causes of rheumatic diseases are unknown.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024

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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arthritic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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