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Is long term running safe for the knees?
I want to know if running everyday will cause the cushion in the knee to wear out by the time I'm old.
This is a concern because my mom's recent knee xray shows that her bones are slightly touching(orthopedic said it was arthritis).
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Dr. Abhishek Kaushik
Joint Replacement Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi. Knee s a big strong joint and s meant for walking and running.
There s no harm in running as far as u don’t injure urself.
Keep running
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Dr. Sabari Manokaran
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
No, long term running wont affect your knee ligaments if u do it right. Use good running shoes, avoid running on hard surfaces like tar road, do stretching before running, if possible take time to strengthen your leg and thigh muscles, take weekly breaks. Running really helps to keep your heart and lungs healthy. Keep running.
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