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Creaky Knees and Running – Mythbusters!

All right, so today what we’re going to talk about is creaky knees, knee arthritis and running. There’s a lot of talk out there that running will give you arthritis in your knees and is bad for your knees. One of the recent publications in the British Journal of Sports Medicine recently, disputes that, and…

What is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s knee is a common condition affecting around 15-35% of the active population, and it is more common in women than men. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) affects the front of the knee joint, in particular, the patella (kneecap) and the distal end of the femur (thigh bone), hence the name. The…