Cycling is beneficial to knee arthritis patients, not only for the maintenance of joint function, recovery and exercise can play a great effect, but also stimulate the metabolism of cartilage itself,
Increase the strength of the quadriceps muscle and let the knee joint "regenerate".
The pain of arthritis affects millions of people around the world, and in severe cases, the pain can only be temporarily relieved by medication.
In recent years, a study abroad found that riding a bicycle can not only reduce the pain caused by arthritis, but also prevent the occurrence of arthritis.
Some experienced cyclists may know that cycling can prevent muscle atrophy caused by aging, while increasing muscle mass.
Some medical experts also recommend that patients be able to maintain about 30 minutes of cycling every day to observe the effect of arthritis.
At the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in England, Dr. Rob Middleton,
non-load bearing exercise may also be more effective in repairing joints than stem cell therapy or nano therapy.
And Dr. Middleton was not alone in his discovery. A report on Livestrong.com states that
A study by the Center for DiseaseControl and Prevention shows that
Cycling every day can prevent arthritis and relieve the pain of arthritis sufferers.
Cycling itself is a favorite activity of Dr. Middleton, who explained that although arthritis is mainly caused by the wear and tear of bones and cartilage,
But it's also about muscles. He added that while professional cyclists also have arthritis, the symptoms get worse as soon as they stop cycling.
Knee arthritis patients cycling precautions
1, rainy days, cold and snowy days do not ride a bicycle, wind, cold, wet is an important cause of arthritis, so should avoid cold knee joint.
2, winter cycling should pay attention to after 10 o 'clock in the morning, the weather to ride after the sun comes out.
3. When riding a bicycle in cold weather, knee pads should be worn if necessary.
4, cycling should shorten the riding distance, pay attention to rest, especially to avoid too much climbing sections.