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For many people living with osteoarthritis, strength training can feel intimidating. If a joint is already stiff, painful, or unpredictable, the idea of adding load to it can seem counterintuitive. A common thought is: “If it hurts, surely I should rest it.” That reaction is understandable. But it isn’t the full picture. To understand why the opposite approach is actually more effective, we have to understand what a joint really needs and what an arthritic joint lacks.