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I have severe osteoarthritis in both of my knees surgeries on both knees. i would like to exercise running what is the best shoes for my case?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Running would not be: a good choice for exercise. Any impact exercise will cause your DJD to progress faster good/perfect shoes or not. Walking outside or treadmill, not running is a good substitute or swimming even better.

Answered 6/6/2015

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