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Is running on the treadmill going to hurt my knees?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee pain: Generally speaking, the treadmill should be helpful for your knees, unless you have some underlying problem with them such as meniscal tears, ligament tears, or instability.

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Answered 3/17/2023

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