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Running has become an increasingly popular activity, and form of exercise, throughout the world, over the last few decades. Although injuries are possible, there are many health benefits to running. However, there is a large misconception that running may lead to osteoarthritis. In fact, there is evidence to prove that this opinion is not correct.<ref name=":0">Plack Leigh-Ann. Can Running Cause Osteoarthritis? ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 19(1):23-28.</ref> | Running has become an increasingly popular activity, and form of exercise, throughout the world, over the last few decades. Although injuries are possible, there are many health benefits to running. However, there is a large misconception that running may lead to osteoarthritis. In fact, there is evidence to prove that this opinion is not correct.<ref name=":0">Plack Leigh-Ann. Can Running Cause Osteoarthritis? ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal 19(1):23-28.</ref> | ||
As mentioned on the [[Osteoarthritis]] page, osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It affects the joints, cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Its main cause its linked to metabolic and systemic conditions, such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and high blood glucose levels, to name a few. Individuals can be asymptomatic, thus would only be diagnosed when they notice symptoms such as joint line tenderness, reduced range of motion, crepitus with movement, joint effusion, and/or joint space deformity, and seek medical attention. <ref name=":0" /> | As mentioned on the [[Osteoarthritis]] page, osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It affects the joints, cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Its main cause its linked to metabolic and systemic conditions, such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and high blood glucose levels, to name a few. Individuals can be asymptomatic, thus would only be diagnosed when they notice symptoms such as joint line tenderness, reduced range of motion, crepitus with movement, joint effusion, and/or joint space deformity, and seek medical attention. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Benefits of Running == | |||
Some noted benefits of running, as found from studies of runners and non-runners include, <ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease | |||
* Decreased risk of Type II Diabetes | |||
* Decreased risk of depression | |||
* Decreased prevalence of disability and mortality | |||
* Positively affects bone mineral density, and weight control | |||
The rate of disability and mortality is much lower in runners, compared to non-runners. It was also noted that running can increase longevity, through an increase in muscle strength, cardiovascular reserve, bone mineral density, and glucose tolerance. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Factors Associated with Osteoarthritis == | == Factors Associated with Osteoarthritis == | ||
Some intrinsic risk factors for developing osteoarthritis include: <ref name=":0" /> | Some intrinsic risk factors for developing osteoarthritis include: <ref name=":0" /> | ||
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* Occupational tasks | * Occupational tasks | ||
* Obesity | * Obesity | ||
Sports, such as soccer or football, which involve repetitive, high impact, torsional forces, are more likely to lead to osteoarthritis. Previous injuries to muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, can also increase the likelihood of osteoarthritis. <ref name=":0" /> | Sports, such as soccer or football, which involve repetitive, high impact, torsional forces, are more likely to lead to osteoarthritis. Previous injuries to muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, can also increase the likelihood of osteoarthritis. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
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== Reducing/Modifying OA factors == | == Reducing/Modifying OA factors == | ||
In overweight individuals, osteoarthritis symptoms can be more effectively prevented or minimized by the use of exercise and diet, instead of solely modifying their diet. <ref name=":0" /> | In overweight individuals, osteoarthritis symptoms can be more effectively prevented or minimized by the use of exercise and diet, instead of solely modifying their diet. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
== | == Running and Injuries == | ||
Similar to any activity, running does not come without any risk of injury. Infact, knee and ankle injuries are quite common, which generally occur due to overuse, and can cause injuries such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, or achilles tendonitis. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
Factors which can increase in the likelihood of injury include, increasing age, being female, improper running gait and mechanics, training volume, muscle strength, and having a previous injury. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Running and Osteoarthritis == | |||
It is important to note that running can load the joints as much as eight times more than walking. As activity progresses, and muscle f=capacity decreases due to fatigue, the apparent loading can be even higher. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
This is not to say that joints shouldn't be loaded, and loading is not good, since moderate loading is required for articular cartilage health. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
There is little evidence which demonstrates that running causes osteoarthritis. Despite running being repetitive, with an increase in joint loading, the runner does not experience excessive torsional loads, and a risk of traumatic injuries to joints and ligaments. This is mor likely experienced in soccer players, and weightlifters, aas there is a higher evidence shown on radiographs, compared to runners. | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Running has become an increasingly popular activity, and form of exercise, throughout the world, over the last few decades. Although injuries are possible, there are many health benefits to running. However, there is a large misconception that running may lead to osteoarthritis. In fact, there is evidence to prove that this opinion is not correct.[1]
As mentioned on the Osteoarthritis page, osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It affects the joints, cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Its main cause its linked to metabolic and systemic conditions, such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and high blood glucose levels, to name a few. Individuals can be asymptomatic, thus would only be diagnosed when they notice symptoms such as joint line tenderness, reduced range of motion, crepitus with movement, joint effusion, and/or joint space deformity, and seek medical attention. [1]
Benefits of Running[edit | edit source]
Some noted benefits of running, as found from studies of runners and non-runners include, [1]
- Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Decreased risk of Type II Diabetes
- Decreased risk of depression
- Decreased prevalence of disability and mortality
- Positively affects bone mineral density, and weight control
The rate of disability and mortality is much lower in runners, compared to non-runners. It was also noted that running can increase longevity, through an increase in muscle strength, cardiovascular reserve, bone mineral density, and glucose tolerance. [1]
Factors Associated with Osteoarthritis[edit | edit source]
Some intrinsic risk factors for developing osteoarthritis include: [1]
- Age
- Gender
- Genetics
Extrinsic modifiable risk factors include: [1]
- Previous injury
- Activity level
- Occupational tasks
- Obesity
Sports, such as soccer or football, which involve repetitive, high impact, torsional forces, are more likely to lead to osteoarthritis. Previous injuries to muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, can also increase the likelihood of osteoarthritis. [1]
It is seen that an increase in body mass has a direct effect on osteoarthritis. As one's weight increases, the biomechanics of human movement alters, as the loading surfaces of articular cartilage in weightbearing joints. For instance, with a single-leg stance, an increase in 1lb of bodyweight increases the loading on the knee by about 2-3lbs. [1]
Reducing/Modifying OA factors[edit | edit source]
In overweight individuals, osteoarthritis symptoms can be more effectively prevented or minimized by the use of exercise and diet, instead of solely modifying their diet. [1]
Running and Injuries[edit | edit source]
Similar to any activity, running does not come without any risk of injury. Infact, knee and ankle injuries are quite common, which generally occur due to overuse, and can cause injuries such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band syndrome, or achilles tendonitis. [1]
Factors which can increase in the likelihood of injury include, increasing age, being female, improper running gait and mechanics, training volume, muscle strength, and having a previous injury. [1]
Running and Osteoarthritis[edit | edit source]
It is important to note that running can load the joints as much as eight times more than walking. As activity progresses, and muscle f=capacity decreases due to fatigue, the apparent loading can be even higher. [1]
This is not to say that joints shouldn't be loaded, and loading is not good, since moderate loading is required for articular cartilage health. [1]
There is little evidence which demonstrates that running causes osteoarthritis. Despite running being repetitive, with an increase in joint loading, the runner does not experience excessive torsional loads, and a risk of traumatic injuries to joints and ligaments. This is mor likely experienced in soccer players, and weightlifters, aas there is a higher evidence shown on radiographs, compared to runners.
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