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

• Main Authors: Sally L. Coburn (Author), Kay M. Crossley (Author), Joanne L. Kemp (Author), Stuart J. Warden (Author), Tom J. West (Author), Andrea M. Bruder (Author), Benjamin F. Mentiplay (Author), Adam G. Culvenor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...