Arthritis Question

[TromboneAl]

I got my 66-year-old sister a mountain bike, and she's quite excited about it. She says, however, that because of some arthritis in her hands, and it hurts to brake when going on a long downhill.

My guess is that this will get better as her hands get stronger. But how does it work with arthritis -- it gets worse the more you use the joint, yes?

 

[Moemg]

Here's an article explaining exercise & arthritis
Exercising with arthritis: Improve your joint pain and stiffness - MayoClinic.com

 

[Rich_by_the_Bay]

If it's osteoarthritis, it may get worse with use. It would be wise to check out larger grips, and anything else that would widen the grip on the brake handles and bars.

Sometimes a preventive dose of ibuprofen before such use can make a big difference.