How much does losing weight affect the load on the knees?

It helps. When you walk, the force on your knees is several times your body weight, so even a small drop in weight reduces the load on your knees by much more.

How much does losing weight affect the load on the knees?

It helps. When you walk, the force on your knees is several times your body weight, so even a small drop in weight reduces the load on your knees by much more.

Weight and pain

When knee pain keeps you from exercising

Medical ReviewDr. Nahyun ParkAssociate Director