Is Running Bad for Your Knees… or Actually Good?

📩 Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com 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 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: • TWD Podcast 👕 Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❤️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com 📱 Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063617375848 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/28504066/ • Running and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review (Timmins et al.) — PMID 27519678 Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27519678/ • 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/articles/PMC5179322/ • Effects of Running on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis (Updated Review) Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9983113/ 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing an exercise routine. #running #arthritis #jointhealth #kneepain #exercise #doctors #talkingwithdocs #mythbusting #healthfacts #arthritisawareness