February 2017 PMID 27333572

Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross-Sectional Study From the Osteoarthritis Initiative.

Grace H Lo, Jeffrey B Driban, Andrea M Kriska, Timothy E McAlindon, Richard B Souza, Nancy J Petersen, Kristi L Storti, Charles B Eaton, Marc C Hochberg, Rebecca D Jackson, C Kent Kwoh, Michael C Nevitt, Maria E Suarez-Almazor

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What people are saying

The social discussions collectively emphasize the reassuring findings of the research, with phrases like 'no more likely than non-runners' and 'may even be less likely,' reflecting broad agreement and curiosity. The tone is mostly supportive and informed, often referencing scientific studies, which shows active engagement and a moderate potential for influencing perceptions about running and knee health.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the study's conclusion that running does not increase knee osteoarthritis risk, with many explicitly citing the research as evidence.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, as they include detailed summaries, references to scientific studies, and debates about running safety.

EngagementHigh engagement

Comments reference specific findings, mention related research, and discuss implications, showing deep and active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While most users agree and show high interest, few posts suggest the findings could change personal habits or clinical advice, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined whether running is linked to knee pain or osteoarthritis (OA), finding no increased risk among people who ran at some point in their lives.
  • It showed that runners actually had slightly lower odds of experiencing knee pain and OA compared to nonrunners, suggesting running might not harm the knees.
  • Overall, for most people, especially those without existing knee issues, running is not associated with increased knee problems and is considered safe based on this research.]

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Jeremy Singh
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Aleksei
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@pshenkaa Вот ссылка на научное исследование от 2016 года, можете прислать свои публикации на данный счет? https://t.co/Muvxvo6C5e

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Valentina (BSc. Hons, ANutr. & RD2B)
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This large study of more than 2,600 adults studied both runners and non-runners over 10 years. It determined that regular running did not increase the risk of knee injuries, one of the most common injuries traditionally linked to running. #runningclock https://t.co/4L9rcjbU6J

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Matt Izzo ⚡️
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@Luke_11_13 @blu3euu8sky @louieruvolo That doesn’t have to be true. It’s not supported by studies either. If someone runs with good form, on good surfaces at a normal body weight it will strengthen not damage their knees https://t.co/ulR8C7TPuu

Jun 6, 2022 · 1 like · 20,690 followers View post →
Savatia
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@amerix Everything has pros and cons. Its good to be objective. For instance, In one eight-year study of 2,637 participants, researchers found that the more people ran, the less likely they were to suffer from knee pain or osteoarthritis. Read here https://t.co/HhiRRjTfls

May 1, 2019 · 1 like · 1,509 followers View post →
Gina Siddiqui, MD
@zaberdasst · X

#Runners are no more likely than comparable non-runners to develop osteoarthritis ("wear-and-tear" arthritis) of the knees. They may even be less likely (Lo et al. Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross-Sectional Study

Jun 12, 2024 · 1 like · 689 followers View post →

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#Runners are no more likely than comparable non-runners to develop osteoarthritis ("wear-and-tear" arthritis) of the knees. They may even be less likely (Lo et al. Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross-Sectional Study

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Gina Siddiqui, MD
@zaberdasst · X

#Runners are no more likely than comparable non-runners to develop osteoarthritis ("wear-and-tear" arthritis) of the knees. They may even be less likely (cite Lo et al. Is There an Association Between a History of Running and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis? A Cross-Sectional

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Aleksei
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@pshenkaa Вот ссылка на научное исследование от 2016 года, можете прислать свои публикации на данный счет? https://t.co/Muvxvo6C5e

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@Luke_11_13 @blu3euu8sky @louieruvolo That doesn’t have to be true. It’s not supported by studies either. If someone runs with good form, on good surfaces at a normal body weight it will strengthen not damage their knees https://t.co/ulR8C7TPuu

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@Matrim42 @LordScoffington @Zekethe1st @starboy_bebop @Hbomberguy “There is no increased risk of symptomatic knee [osteoarthritis (OA)] among self-selected runners compared with nonrunners in a cohort recruited from the community. In those without OA, running does not appear to be detrimental to the knees” https://t.co/at3iLJLZvN

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RT @jerryteixeira: No running is not bad for your knees. In fact, it appears protective against knee osteoarthritis With a low barrier t…

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RT @jerryteixeira: No running is not bad for your knees. In fact, it appears protective against knee osteoarthritis With a low barrier t…

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RT @jerryteixeira: No running is not bad for your knees. In fact, it appears protective against knee osteoarthritis With a low barrier t…

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Discussing #osteoarthritis today with @mpftnhs #FCP #FirstContactPractitioners A question came up about #running and knee #OA. For more info you can read work by Grace Lo, @DrChrisBarton & @ewa_roos: https://t.co/NqYkrQZkw4 https://t.co/QLpnmTSbBW https://t.co/MJ9kMFEGuH

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This large study of more than 2,600 adults studied both runners and non-runners over 10 years. It determined that regular running did not increase the risk of knee injuries, one of the most common injuries traditionally linked to running. #runningclock https://t.co/4L9rcjbU6J

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@GregKfromNJ @ForbesTech Running can actually improve your knee health if done in correct amounts with good form and complimented with strength training https://t.co/5alQtKdlqg

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@amerix Everything has pros and cons. Its good to be objective. For instance, In one eight-year study of 2,637 participants, researchers found that the more people ran, the less likely they were to suffer from knee pain or osteoarthritis. Read here https://t.co/HhiRRjTfls

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