Knee Pain When Climbing Stairs And Giving Out

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Ask the Expert: Is Stair Climbing Beneficial or Detrimental to Osteoarthritis?

Q: I have been diagnosed with degenerative joint disease. I understand this is the same as osteoarthritis. It is primarily in my hips and knees. I am considering going into an upper flat. Is stair climbing beneficial or detrimental to the OA?

A: Osteoarthritis is a synonym for degenerative joint disease. People in their 50s and '60s will frequently develop bony nodules over the small joints of the fingers (Heberden's and Bouchard's nodes) which are usually painless, though unsightly. These...

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Good shoes, good posture One risk for knee arthritis is the way your knees, hips, and ankles are aligned.  This starts with posture.  And last I checked, we are walking on uneven, unforgiving surfaces; wearing the right shoes makes a...