Effects of running on knee cartilage in female runners with and without osteoarthritis: a pilot study

Purpose: Physical activity is strongly advocated in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Running represents an easy and accessible way of meeting physical activity recommendations, however, it remains unknown how knee cartilage of those with KOA reacts to high impact activities such as running. Previous research conducted in healthy young adults has reported decreases in T2 and T1ρ relaxation times immediately after running, suggesting...