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>>266117 You know what, using that article as evidence to contrast joint damage proves you didn't read or grasp the content of the article, as the quotations by the doctors White and Fries were taken completely out of context. The doctors were saying known truths about aerobic exercise, but according to the author of the article, who is apparently having doctoral knowledge herself, "[t]he fact is if we run responsibly--wear supportive shoes and replace them when worn out, rehab injuries properly, incorporate cross-training and rest days into our schedules as needed--we're no more susceptible to OA than the general population, say medical experts." Who are these so-called medical experts? Maybe some of Judi Ketteler's friends with associate degrees?
There are people who never seem to suffer from joint damage, regardless of their age or what their shoes are like. I thought I was one of these people, as a runner in high school, but I was careful about my shoes and preparation, as is pretty much anyone who takes running seriously. By my senior year of high school I managed to crush the cartilage beneath my knee caps to the point that I was in agonizing pain if I ran more than 500 meters. This was at a point in my life where I was mentally and physically training myself to run sub 4:40 miles as well as having the endurance to run 20 miles on weekends, which is relatively normal for a high-class runner (albeit not most 17-18 year olds). I had the cardio stamina, but those hours of my life I spent flinging my legs against the pavement took their toll in a way I did not expect. No amount of preventive measures could have helped me other than running less and at a weaker intensity, so said my osteopathic surgeon and a shitload of x-rays.
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