American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 133-138 , August 2008

Long Distance Running and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Study

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PII: S0749-3797(08)00353-X

doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2008.03.032

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 133-138 , August 2008