Home > Arthritis > Can You Prevent Arthritis? Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Oct 19, 2010 by JVoglino, Views: 8502 Although you can not completely prevent arthritis, as some forms of arthritis are inherited, if you avid repetitive movement in your large joints which causes wear and tear, this may decrease your chances of developing arthritis.