The immediate effects of joint loading activities on knee and hip cartilage: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: Abnormal loading is considered a mechanical driver of osteoarthritis, yet moderate physical activity and rehabilitation exercise can have positive effects on cartilage. The impact of activity-related joint loading on articular cartilage is not clear. Our aim was to investigate the immediate ( â□¤20 minutes) and delayed (20 minutes-48 hours) effects of joint loading activities on MRI-assessed knee and hip cartilage in healthy adults and those with, or at risk of, osteoarthritis.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-271 Source Type: research