Degeneration of joints and bones in various parts of the body can occur from many factors. Both inside and outside by osteoarthritis It is not only caused by increasing age. But it can happen from many factors.

Factors in osteoarthritis

1. Front leg muscles

The muscles in the front of the leg are responsible for stretching the knee joint. If the muscles in the front of the legs are not strong, there is a greater chance of developing knee osteoarthritis than people with strong muscles in the front of the legs.

2. Playing certain sports

Playing some sports that use a lot of knee joints. It results in osteoarthritis, such as football and basketball. There is a greater chance of osteoarthritis than the general public.

3. Long hours of hard work

Workers who must lift heavy objects, kneel, squat, or stand for long periods of time often have a higher incidence of osteoarthritis.

4. Body weight

In the case of having a lot of body weight, it will cause the knee cartilage to erode and cause the ligaments around the knee to become weak. Every half kilogram of weight increases. This will cause the weight to go down to the knees to increase by 1 - 1.5 kilograms.

5. Injury history​

If you have had a knee injury before. Affects the deterioration of the knee Because it causes the conflict to not be close. There may be some parts of the joint that are pressed more than normal. This will cause the joints to deteriorate easily.

6.Gender​

Women are more likely than men to have osteoarthritis as they age. Due to the decrease in sex hormones.

If anyone has such behavior or risk factors It may result in long-term knee deterioration, so you should reduce or rest to prevent knee deterioration. Or you should immediately see a skilled doctor if your body begins to show abnormal symptoms.