Question
Dear Dr George Tsatsos ,
         I am 48 male, having lot of interest on doing regular exercise.I have doubt related to bone wear due to exercises.If I walk regularly for 3 to 5 km weekly twice ,is it leads to bone wear in knee in future? do I have to restrict not to walk more and increase or decrease frequency .Some of my relatives are having knee trouble but they are morning walker previously.They are in their 68 age now. Doctor said both knee need replacement. when I go to gym, what precaution to take against doing exercise of lifting huge weight?

Reg
Kumar

Answer
Dear Kumar,

This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,

All joints wear out in the body over time. Gentle to moderate exercise increases the lubrication in a joint-to allow it to move better & not be stiff. As we get older, this fluid gets thinner, but exercise will increase the lubrication of the joint. Most important is not to be overweight. Also vary the speed & terrain-enough to make make you a little sore.This soreness should go away as soon as you begin exercising. If not, rest a few more days. Body needs exercise & rest-everyone is different-listen to your body.
Hope this Helps and  & Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos,Dr Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Ryan Holmbeck, Dr Telva Hernandez & Dr Kevin Massard
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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