Immediate and Delayed Effects of Joint Loading Activities on Knee and Hip Cartilage: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Background The impact of activity-related joint loading on cartilage is not clear. Abnormal loading is considered to be a mechanical driver of osteoarthritis (OA), yet moderate amounts of physical activity and rehabilitation exercise can have positive effects on articular cartilage. Our aim...

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Published in:	Sports Medicine - Open
Main Authors:	Sally L. Coburn, Kay M. Crossley, Joanne L. Kemp, Stuart J. Warden, Tom J. West, Andrea M. Bruder, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Adam G. Culvenor
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2023-07-01
Subjects:	Articular cartilage Magnetic resonance imaging Activity Joint loading
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00602-7