Knee problems seem endemic these days. I know so many people in their 60’s and 70’s who have had to get knee replacements. Some are related to old sports injuries or accidents. But many are not. I wonder why so many are having problems. And is it this way in other countries? I think not.
Knee problems seem endemic these days. I know so many people in their 60’s and 70’s who have had to get knee replacements. Some are related to old sports injuries or accidents. But many are not. I wonder why so many are having problems. And is it this way in other countries? I think not.
Could it be the American extremism for exercise? Jogging? It is terrible for the anatomy and for women even more- bad for the pelvic floor.
I lived in Europe. They are not fanatics like us. They walk in their daily routine..everywhere they can, in their regular clothing and shoes. In some countries and cities, men bicycle to work dressed up! I love how adorable that looked! ❤️
I desperately need new knees, but have lymphedema and am concerned. I know a few who have had a really rough go after replacement, but I am so tired of the pain! Getting anywhere near a scalpel is just terrifying as I have had six abdominal surgeries requiring two wound vacs all due to doc errors!
I had to have both knees replaced due to congenital sublux knee caps, one 15 yrs ago, the other 11 yrs ago. Ran 12 miles a day for years. Worked out. Stayed semi-healthy despite the pain. My knees were bone on bone for too long. My first surgeon came to my hospital room after surgery to tell me how stunned he was that I withstood such a pain level... I have zero regrets! I hear so many folks talking about enduring the pain... It is not worth it! I was up and walking 6 hours after both surgeries! Great rehab PT. I was teaching Sunday school at 2 weeks post op, on my feet! No crutches, no walker, no cane. It's amazing!
Good point. Hmm. My guess is diet and activity. I didn't know of any one growing up with knee replacements etc. Not saying they didn't have aches or pains. But those were elderly people 80s on up. Now people in their 50s are getting knees replaced.
I attribute my bad knees to heredity, my mother had terrible arthritis and had to have hers replaced. I’ve maintained a normal weight and eaten way healthier than average for most of my adult life. I always walked for exercise, so no extremes there as the cause.
Knee problems seem endemic these days. I know so many people in their 60’s and 70’s who have had to get knee replacements. Some are related to old sports injuries or accidents. But many are not. I wonder why so many are having problems. And is it this way in other countries? I think not.
Could it be the American extremism for exercise? Jogging? It is terrible for the anatomy and for women even more- bad for the pelvic floor.
I lived in Europe. They are not fanatics like us. They walk in their daily routine..everywhere they can, in their regular clothing and shoes. In some countries and cities, men bicycle to work dressed up! I love how adorable that looked! ❤️
I desperately need new knees, but have lymphedema and am concerned. I know a few who have had a really rough go after replacement, but I am so tired of the pain! Getting anywhere near a scalpel is just terrifying as I have had six abdominal surgeries requiring two wound vacs all due to doc errors!
I had to have both knees replaced due to congenital sublux knee caps, one 15 yrs ago, the other 11 yrs ago. Ran 12 miles a day for years. Worked out. Stayed semi-healthy despite the pain. My knees were bone on bone for too long. My first surgeon came to my hospital room after surgery to tell me how stunned he was that I withstood such a pain level... I have zero regrets! I hear so many folks talking about enduring the pain... It is not worth it! I was up and walking 6 hours after both surgeries! Great rehab PT. I was teaching Sunday school at 2 weeks post op, on my feet! No crutches, no walker, no cane. It's amazing!
Good point. Hmm. My guess is diet and activity. I didn't know of any one growing up with knee replacements etc. Not saying they didn't have aches or pains. But those were elderly people 80s on up. Now people in their 50s are getting knees replaced.
I attribute my bad knees to heredity, my mother had terrible arthritis and had to have hers replaced. I’ve maintained a normal weight and eaten way healthier than average for most of my adult life. I always walked for exercise, so no extremes there as the cause.