The knee can be compared to an expensive sports car—a finely tuned machine that is capable of great power but also highly vulnerable to breakdown. Over time, many things can go awry as a result of illness, mishap, and misuse of the joint. Knee overuse injuries occur over a period of time rather than after a single injury or illness. They may result from repeated overwork or from doing too much in a single day. As we age, overuse injuries become more common. Even normal age-related changes, such as reduced muscle mass and bone density, can make you more prone to knee injury as you get older.
The knee can be compared to an expensive sports car—a finely tuned
machine that is capable of great power but also highly vulnerable
to breakdown. Over time, many things can go awry as a result of
illness, mishap, and misuse of the...
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Dr. Scott Martin answered:The knee can be compared to an expensive sports car—a finely tuned machine that is capable of great power but also highly vulnerable to breakdown. Over time, many things can go awry as a result of illness, mishap, and misuse of the joint. Knee overuse injuries occur over a period of time rather than after a single injury or illness. They may result from repeated overwork or from doing too much in a single day. As we age, overuse injuries become more common. Even normal age-related changes, such as reduced muscle mass and bone density, can make you more prone to knee injury as you get older.The knee can be compared to an expensive sports car—a finely tuned machine that is capable of great power but also highly vulnerable to breakdown. Over time, many things can go awry as a result of illness, mishap, and misuse of the... More
