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Reporter Oh Sang-hoon's story
These days, as the leaves change color, many people plan outings. Physical activities like hiking are also considered to fully enjoy the fall foliage. However, middle-aged and older people with osteoarthritis face many concerns. Excessive walking can be detrimental to knee health. We asked Professor Lee Hyo-beom of the Department of Orthopedics at Kangdong Kyung Hee University Hospital about how people with osteoarthritis can enjoy walks without the burden.
◇Cartilage wears down from the inside of the knee, causing knee pain and bowed legs.
The knee joint, which connects the femur and tibia, is protected by cartilage. With continued use, the cartilage that acts as a cushion between the joints gradually wears away, causing bone-to-bone friction. This process causes inflammation and pain.
Degenerative arthritis is a disease that develops with age, often due to excessive or prolonged joint use without a clear cause. According to the National Health Insurance Service's Disease Statistics, of the approximately 4.3 million patients who visited hospitals last year with degenerative arthritis, 3.87 million were in their 50s or older, accounting for approximately 90% of the total.
Degenerative arthritis primarily affects the inner knee, causing the legs to gradually become bowed. While symptoms may be mild and easily overlooked in the early stages, early diagnosis is crucial, as untreated conditions can eventually lead to difficulty walking. Conservative treatment, including posture correction, medication, and topical treatments, are often sufficient in the early stages. However, if arthritis progresses and nonsurgical measures fail to improve symptoms, surgical procedures such as arthroscopy, osteotomy, or joint replacement may be necessary.
◇If there is no pain, strengthen your muscles by walking for one or two hours a day.
Because the cartilage in joints of patients with osteoarthritis is damaged, prolonged walking increases the pressure on the joints. This can promote inflammation and worsen pain. However, light walking can help improve symptoms by strengthening the muscles around the joints. Experts recommend walking for one to two hours a day, as long as it doesn't cause pain. Before walking, it's a good idea to stretch for five to ten minutes to loosen up your knees and back.
Since degenerative arthritis is primarily caused by aging, there's no need to be cautious about your diet. However, maintaining a healthy weight is essential. Weight gain places increased pressure on joints. Furthermore, repetitive, excessive movements and poor posture can contribute to degenerative changes in joints, so caution is advised. Strengthening muscles and maintaining joint range of motion through moderate exercise are essential for preventing arthritis. For this purpose, if walking is difficult, swimming or cycling, which are less stressful on the joints, can be helpful, along with stretching.
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Degenerative arthritis is a scary disease.
It's a disease that makes you realize how precious walking is.
My aunt had surgery on both knees.
He's working hard on rehabilitation right now.
Especially when it comes to degenerative arthritis
I have to give up climbing stairs.
If there is no pain, walking with strength training,
I like walking better than jogging.