title: [Exercise--sports and osteoarthritis].
abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently a major health problem, both with an important individual and socio-economical impact. The diagnostic of osteoarthritis is both clinical and radiological, without a strong correlation between symptoms and radiographic findings. Participation in sports increases the risk of joint overuse or injuries potentially leading to posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Conversely, sport is a recognized therapeutic and probably also a preventive tool against osteoarthritis, with a positive influence on weight, muscle strength and possibly synovial inflammation. In general, sport should be encouraged individually with an appropriate program and a correct intensity.
authors.affiliation: Unité de médecine physique et rééducation orthopédique, Service d'orthopédie, Département de chirurgie, HUG, 1211 Genève 14. jean-luc.ziltener@hcuge.ch
authors.forename: J-L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ziltener
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Borloz
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D001835:Body Weight; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D053580:Muscle Strength; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports; D013585:Synovitis / Q000517:prevention & control