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2015-12-15 08:16:11
Have started fitness training which includes climbing 3 * 12 flights of stair two at a time, 3 flights of stair two feet at a time along with step ups 3 times a week. Will this have long term impact on knees I do daily walking/elliptical along with some other exercises in rotation like pushup, plank, lunges, squats
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If you do not have pre existing knee pain meaning soft cartilage, surely, exercising and climbing stairs will not cause long term problems, it can be beneficial if continued.

Answered2015-12-15 09:05:54

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