Women are 40% more likely to develop osteoarthritis of knee than man
There can be several reasons for that, like
1st – The difference in anatomical structure musculoskeletal system in men/women
-wider hips in women affects alignment of hip, making knees more prone to injuries/arthritis
-also their joints are more elastic than men again making them more prone to injuries
2nd Hormonal Factors
-Women’s have higher level of estrogen hormone also it varies during menstrual cycle esp. During menopause..
-Whereas women’s lower level of testosterone hormone compare to men, hormone which helps in building strong muscular skeletal system
-3rd that tendency to carry extra weight thought women’s body naturally have higher fat than of male body.
-Extra weight or “OBESITY can put more stress on load-bearing joints like knee it.
-also, obesity is associated with low-grade inflammatory process.
-Which may contributes to development of OA knee
SO, how women’s can prevent this
- 1st of foremost – take care of your health
- Take healthy diet-rich in nutrients of antioxidants
- Maintain healthy weight
- Do exercise on regular basis of try to maintain proper posture in daily activities
- Lastly medical management-consult your doctor when needed or to say as on earlier basis. There is one interesting research statistic which shows women tend to undergo joint surgery at more advanced disease stage compare to men.
So, ladies seek help when needed
Don’t ignore your own healthy.
B cuz – healthy women is the bedrock of healthy family.
