Arthritis: to play sports or not to play sports? The study below highlights the higher prevalence of hip and knee replacements due to osteoarthritis following professional rugby play. We know exercise and sport can help prevent arthritis but where is the line when a player pushes too much and compromises their joints? More research is needed to help support athletes through their life.
Also, I wonder how diet might impact these outcomes? We know trauma to the knee increases the odds of OA. But what about mitigating flare ups through food and improving strength with PT to prevent surgery? More studies needed...
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2017-09-highlights-high-prevalence-hip-knee.html