Running is not detrimental to #knee #cartilage
1. The general health benefits of #running are well-established, yet concern exists regarding the development and progression of #osteoarthritis
A recent research examined the effects of running on knee cartilage using MRI scans.
1. The general health benefits of #running are well-established, yet concern exists regarding the development and progression of #osteoarthritis
A recent research examined the effects of running on knee cartilage using MRI scans.
2. Knee cartilage thickness and volume decreased immediately after running, with declines ranging from 3.3% for weight-bearing femoral cartilage volume to 4.9% for patellar cartilage volume.
#MedTwitter #marathon #fitness
#MedTwitter #marathon #fitness
3. Tibiofemoral cartilage T2 relaxation times on MRI recovered to baseline levels within 91 minutes.
Existing cartilage defects were unchanged within 48 hours post-run, as examined on MRI.
Existing cartilage defects were unchanged within 48 hours post-run, as examined on MRI.
4. Conclusions
*There is very low certainty evidence that running immediately decreases the thickness, volume, and relaxation times of patellofemoral and tibiofemoral cartilage.
*A single bout of running is not detrimental to knee cartilage.
doi.org/10.1016/j.joca…
*There is very low certainty evidence that running immediately decreases the thickness, volume, and relaxation times of patellofemoral and tibiofemoral cartilage.
*A single bout of running is not detrimental to knee cartilage.
doi.org/10.1016/j.joca…
5. Several studies have supported the fact that running is safe for knees for recreational runners (who typically run on 4-5 days a week with total mileage of 25-50 km).
It is preferable to have 2-3 non-running days a week- on these days, #StrengthTraining should be done.
It is preferable to have 2-3 non-running days a week- on these days, #StrengthTraining should be done.
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