Is Running Bad for Your Knees… or Actually Good?

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Does running really cause arthritis, or is it one of the biggest myths in health? In this episode, doctors break down the research on how running impacts your knees and joints. Many people believe running wears out cartilage and leads to arthritis, but the truth might surprise you.

You’ll learn:

What arthritis actually is

How running affects knee cartilage and joint health

Whether runners have a higher risk of arthritis compared to non-runners

The role of body weight, genetics, and injuries in arthritis risk

What science says about running for long-term joint health

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References:
• The Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017) — PMID 28504066
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28504...

• Running and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review (Timmins et al.) — PMID 27519678
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27519...

• History of Running Is Not Associated with Higher Risk of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Osteoarthritis Initiative (Lo et al.)
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

• Effects of Running on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis (Updated Review)
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing an exercise routine.

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