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OFF THE COUCH: Bad for your knees? NO! The opposite in fact ...

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This is important.

We hear from many around us, including some medical professionals, that running is bad for your knees.

There is now enough evidence to say that, NO it isn't. In fact, there's some evidence to say that it is actually good for your knees and can protect against the likes of osteoarthritis.

Have a glance, a read and even a listen here:

pogophysio.com.au/blog/jf-e...

And did you know that, over a given distance, WALKING exerts MORE forces through your joints than running? No?

Watch BBC's Dr Michael Mosley investigate - scroll to 38:00 and watch for about 7 mins.... (UK only, sorry!)

bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b...

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Yay!

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sparky66 and this :-)

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