Prairie Doc Perspective: Running and knee pain - Debunking the myths with science

Matt Dewald, PT, DPT

Matt Dewald, PT, DPT

You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust scientific evidence, including X-rays, MRIs, population surveys and long-term data, tells a different story: recreational running doesn’t increase the risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, it may reduce it.Debunking the Arthritis Myth Desp...

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