Running and knee pain: Debunking the myths with science

Prairie Doc

You’ve likely heard – maybe even from a medical professional – that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust scientific evidence, including X-rays, MRIs, population surveys and long-term data, tells a different story: recreational running doesn’t increase the risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, it may reduce it.

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