Impact of Excess Body Weight Overweight Obesity on Joints
Increased Pressure: Obesity places extra pressure on weight-bearing joints (knees, hips, ankles), leading to increased wear and tear.
Osteoarthritis Risk: Obese individuals have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis due to cartilage damage from excess weight.
Inflammation: Extra weight can cause inflammation in tendons, leading to conditions like tendonitis.
Knee Replacement Likelihood: Obese individuals are 20 times more likely to require knee replacement surgery compared to those at a healthy weight
