
Dr Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine talks orthopaedic cost, getting healthy and specificity of training
Movement Optimism
BMI and Increased Risk of Osteoarthritis
An elevated BMI over 30 indicates a high probability of carrying excessive body fat, leading to an increased risk of osteoarthritis. The hormonal environment created by excess fat mass can release inflammatory adipokines, potentially causing osteoarthritis, with even non-weight-bearing joints being affected. The risk of osteoarthritis is predicted to be higher in individuals with elevated BMI, irrespective of muscle mass.
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