Update on osteoarthritis part 1: current concepts and the relation to exercise. Issue 5 (1st October 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conaghan, P G
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 36:Issue 5(2002)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 333
• Publication Date: 2002-10-01
• Subjects: osteoarthritis -- joints -- exercise -- injury; OA, osteoarthritis -- MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.36.5.330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : There appears to be an increased risk of lower limb osteoarthritis in participants of repetitive, high impact sports, and this is strongly associated with joint injury. There seems to be little risk associated with recreational running. Assessment of risk for osteoarthritis should take into account the nature of the sport, intensity of training, presence of previous injury, body mass index, and occupation.