Walking

Did you know an estimated force of nearly three to six times one’s body weight is exerted across the knee while walking?¹ It’s no wonder knees are prone to injury and pain.

The good news is that even small (10%) reductions in weight can significantly reduce your pain and stiffness to improve physical function.²

Walking is a wonderful way to control weight, to improve health and to reduce stress. But if you’re experiencing knee pain, you are probably walking less and therefore may even put on some weight. Don’t get trapped in this vicious cycle.

Ask your surgeon about how the JOURNEY^◊ Knee can get you back in step with a more natural feeling and moving knee.

¹ Felson DT. Weight and osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol. 1995;43:7–9.

² Bartlett SJ, Haaz S, Wrobleski P, Bathon JM, Fontaine KR, Ruffing C. Small weight losses can yield significant improvements in knee OA symptoms [abstract]. Paper presented at: Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology; October 17–21, 2004; San Antonio, Texas. Abstract 1759.