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Running and Knee Pain: Debunking the Myths with Science
You’ve likely heard— maybe even from a medical professional— that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust s c ienti f ic 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.Debunking the Arthritis Myth ...

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