@drethankellum: Debunking knee pain myths #kneepain #jointhealth #orthopaedicsurgeon #healtheducation #mobility

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Wednesday 27 May 2026 18:34:21 GMT
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rickaarroyo
KinG :
WRONG!! Running does ruin your knees as you get older stick to light cardio machines don’t put pressure on your knees
2026-05-28 09:55:11
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lestermolester123
ruroson :
running does destroy knees wym?
2026-05-27 21:00:23
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cartertomac8
Carter Tomac :
For all those who say running hurts your knees that’s sooo false. I’m a distance runner who runs on roads and paved trails and hit 80 mile weeks and have never had knee issues. It’s 100% a muscle and form issue if it hurts your knees that's
2026-05-28 18:06:41
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assbuvnwhi4
🇺🇸 Zig_Zag___ :
Everyone I know who runs has knee issues. I will never have that problem. lol.
2026-05-28 21:04:53
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nadzter19
Naty :
Running did indeed ruin my knees
2026-05-28 20:49:05
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truthmatters100
Truthmatters :
Of course running ruins the knees, since when has knees evolved to run on concrete.
2026-06-02 00:37:12
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dblack.oqps
dblackoqps :
As long as I stretch beforehand, my knees are fine while running
2026-06-25 04:21:14
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landoleia
Lando & Leia :
The only thing I disagree with is running. Running destroys my knees
2026-05-29 15:32:01
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matthewbrown3088
Matthew Brown :
Half of this video is misinformation due to the generic content of giving one word responses. This trend is annoying. Medicine can’t be explained with one word answers
2026-05-29 14:57:54
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rhazule
Rhazule :
idk i run, my knee kills after wards
2026-06-01 02:15:21
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kazutokirigaya1967
Kazuto Kirigaya :
Strong quads = pain🤣
2026-06-26 23:13:02
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user373197970648
Famto :
I did stem cells they were amazing I think getting knee replacement is a last resort I needed knee replacement surgery I said I'll do stem cells then it changed everything I don't even need a knee replacement anymore I had to go to South America but definitely worth it
2026-05-28 13:43:28
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brandongordon1
Brandon Gordon :
Can you please elaborate on the Pain going downstairs? I’m a very big man and I have been very active my entire life, but it’s painful going downstairs sometimes.
2026-05-30 13:46:31
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ykmieeee
Meh :
What causes shin splits and Insertional achilles tendonitis?
2026-05-27 19:08:50
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vendrick6
kuewake :
my pain going down hill is a tendon issue not a strength one.
2026-06-01 04:14:24
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priscillataylor57
pcvtaylor89 :
I've been running for 4 years. I have never had any issues with my knees...
2026-06-01 02:20:12
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drippy_rocky01
Rocky :
Just got done with my 4th knee surgery and my surgeon explained to me that if I want to do cardio that cycling and swimming are superior to running for me because long term running is harsh on joints
2026-06-25 02:00:32
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apanchito_115
APanchito_1104✝️ :
God bless yall ♥️❤️
2026-06-04 16:38:52
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kalivinny0
K.V :
Running literally ruins ur knees lol
2026-05-30 11:36:23
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1776duke
Duke1776 :
My knee Dr told me running is to knees what smoking is to lungs
2026-05-28 13:04:04
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justkyomie
Kyomie :
my knees hurt more whenever I lose weight.
2026-05-31 15:27:33
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user238z3xuz4i
H.H. :
Running does hurt the knees especially if you run on concrete
2026-05-30 02:00:52
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the2hotatlanta
2 Hot Atlanta :
What exercise(s) should you do with inflammatory arthritis?
2026-05-30 07:43:20
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develfyst
DevelFyst :
Former runner. My knees are toast. It’s the curbs and crowned roads.
2026-05-29 05:42:54
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isaac_posadas
Isaac Posadas :
Tell me more about the going down stairs
2026-05-29 04:14:23
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