I’ve identified this for a while but it surely was good to see it confirmed in a current examine [1]. Due to Clarence Bass for reporting this examine on his web site and discussing it right here. The primary conclusion of the examine was “This examine signifies that bicycling could also be favorable to knee well being and ought to be inspired”. I’d add the caveat that biking is best in your knees for those who keep away from “grinding” in excessive gears. Additionally, Clarence has talked about on his web site that in his personal case he has averted biking on the roads for a few years after being struck by a motorcar. I’d suggest stationary biking for individuals in that class. I’ve an affordable stationary recumbent cycle I discovered on-line that works fantastic for me. I do want being outdoor, so I take numerous measures to make driving there safer (keep away from driving at night time, don’t use busy roads that don’t have bike lanes, and experience defensively- assume motorists don’t see you). Different suggestions for protected city biking are given right here.
References
- Lo, G, et al, “Bicycling Over A Lifetime Is Related With Much less Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: Knowledge From The Osteoarthritis Initiative”, Drugs & Science in Sports activities & Train, April, 2024. (https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/summary/9900/bicycling_over_a_lifetime_is_associated_with_less.512.aspx)
