Jealous of the child who is able to run and chase after other children or climb on and off the monkey bars? All of these movements are effortless for the child because of the youth of his joints. As we get older, the wear and tear on our joints makes even simple movements more burden. Bending down to get something out of the bottom cupboard or trying to walk for extended periods of time can be a real effort, and can even be uncomfortable.

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