High-Impact Exercise May Cut Hip Replacement Risk in Arthritis Patients
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 15
High-Impact Exercise May Cut Hip Replacement Risk in Arthritis Patients
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 15
Summary
New research suggests running, tennis and other high-impact exercise do not damage hip or knee joints in people who already have arthritis.
The findings challenge a long-standing warning that repeated pounding from activities such as skiing, backpacking or ballet accelerates joint wear.
Researchers said high-impact activity may even lower the risk of hip replacement, pointing to potential benefits rather than added harm.
The study adds to a broader shift in fitness advice for arthritis patients, who have often been steered toward lower-impact exercise out of concern for joint damage.