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35. Low Impact Exercise & Joint Health

35. Low Impact Exercise & Joint Health

Published 2 years, 6 months ago
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Host Adam McAtee questions the narrative that low-impact exercises are better for our client's joints while sharing recent research on this topic.


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Click here for a systematic review the impact of exercise on joint cartilage for people with osteoarthritis.

Click here for a paper on the anti-inflammatory properties of mechanical loading.

Click here for a paper on the impact of running on knee cartilage.

Click here for a paper on the effect of exercise on the joints of postmenopausal women.

Click here for a paper comparing the effects of high vs. low intensity exercise in people with knee osteoarthritis.

Click here on a paper abnormal scan findings in people with no knee pain.


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