Study challenges assumption that running ‘is inherently harmful in osteoarthritis’

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA University of Essex study suggests that people with osteoarthritis should not be routinely discouraged from continuing higher-impact exercise based on joint replacement risk alone. Analysing data from 17,661 patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis, researchers found participation in higher-impact physical activity, such as running or tennis, was associated with 36 per cent to 48 per cent lower odds of needing a total hip replacement within 12 months.High-impact physical activity was also not associated with increased odds of needing a total knee replacement within 12 months.Dr Bernard Liew, who led the study, said: “There is a widespread perception that people with hip or knee osteoarthritis should automatically switch to low-impact exercise, such as walking or swimming. Our findings challenge that assumption.”The researchers caution that the study suggests an association rather than proving high-impact exercise directly protects against joint replacement.In fullIs running bad for your joints? New research challenges the widespread assumptionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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