Walking 10,000 steps a day has become a widely accepted fitness goal, often promoted as a simple way to improve overall health. weight management, and mobility, more isn’t always better for joint health While regular walking offers significant benefits for cardiovascular health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gurdeep Avinash Ratra, consultant in orthopaedics and joint replacement at Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, explained how to know if your daily step count is too much for your joints.
there are a number of other factors that can speed up the degeneration of the joint Although ageing is the most common cause. Extra body weight puts extra stress on the knee joint and thus raises the chance of cartilage breaking down.
“Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of the bones is slowly worn away, which causes the bones to rub against one another,” said Dr Ratra.
- 2. Maintain a healthy weight: Keeping a healthy weight will reduce the stress placed on the knee joints and decrease the likelihood of the progression of osteoarthritis. Stay active, but avoid overloading the joint: Engaging in regular low-impact activities such as walking, swimming and cycling will keep the joints mobile without subjecting them to excessive stress.
