What approach is recommended for someone with arthritis during skiing?

What approach is recommended for someone with arthritis during skiing?

• A. Increase range of motion exercises during all sessions.
• B. Use high-impact activities to strengthen joints.
• C. Ski aggressively to test tolerance.
• D. Avoid excessive motions, choose terrain to minimize impact on joints, and don't overwork a damaged or sore joint.

Answer: (D)

When someone has arthritis, the goal on the slopes is to protect the joints by reducing excessive motion and impact. The recommended approach is to avoid overworking a damaged or sore joint, choose terrain that minimizes impact on the joints, and pace activities so you don’t push through pain or fatigue. This mindful, load-moderated strategy helps prevent flare-ups and keeps skiing safer and more sustainable. In contrast, increasing range of motion every session, using high-impact activities, or skiing aggressively would raise joint stress and pain, making them less suitable for someone managing arthritis.

When someone has arthritis, the goal on the slopes is to protect the joints by reducing excessive motion and impact. The recommended approach is to avoid overworking a damaged or sore joint, choose terrain that minimizes impact on the joints, and pace activities so you don’t push through pain or fatigue. This mindful, load-moderated strategy helps prevent flare-ups and keeps skiing safer and more sustainable. In contrast, increasing range of motion every session, using high-impact activities, or skiing aggressively would raise joint stress and pain, making them less suitable for someone managing arthritis.