High impact exercises such as running were found to damage ligaments further
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Research suggests middle-aged men and women may be putting themselves at risk of arthritis if they overdo their exercise regime
A US study of more than 200 people aged 45 to 55 and of ‘normal’ weight, found those doing the most exercise were the most susceptible to knee damage.
The damage seen was associated solely with activity levels, and was not gender or age specific, researchers said.
Researchers also said that high impact exercise such as running and jumping do more damage to cartilage and ligaments than gentler exercises such as swimming and cycling.
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness and affects 8 million people in the UK. It is more common in women and the risk increases with age and weight.
Study leader Dr Christoph Stehling, a researcher at the University of California said, ‘Our data suggests that people with higher physical activity levels may be at greater risk for developing knee abnormalities, and thus, at higher risk for developing osteoarthritis’.
However, a spokeswoman for the Arthritis Research Campaign said that the gains of exercise far outweighs any potential risks, ‘We have known for years that certain high impact sports ad jobs are associated with an increased risk of osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee, but for the vast majority of people exercise is good, not only for cartilage but for total body health’.
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Santa Monica Chiropractor
2010 03 10
Arthritis i dont hear about it before. but my dad suddenly gone for jogging to reduce belly and he walks upto 3 to 4 miles is it a problem to him Santa Monica Chiropractic
Well its really a very informative review. I wana say that exercise is not necessary for the middle age. It is necessary for all age groups. But however thanks for sharing such an informative review.
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