England rugby player speaks out about diagnosis of arthritis
It would be understandable if the diagnosis of arthritis prompted you to slow down and do everything possible to protect your body, but not Emily Scott.
Over the last decade she has continued playing top flight rugby for England and Harlequins while trying t o manage the sometimes overwhelming pain the condition brings.
She's now speaking openly about it to try to encourage the many young people out there with arthritis.
Emily said the pain can be 'really really difficult'. At first she couldn't get out of bed or walk down the hallway because her feet would be too sore.
The England and Harlequins player said the sport had given her 'so much', including friends, teammates and the opportunity to travel around the world.
The reason Emily is speaking out is to raise awareness that this condition can affect young people.
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