A Sports Doctor's Guide to Healthy Joints

If your joints don't feel good, you don't feel good. That's because there are about 300 of these connection points in your body, and many of them depend on one another. Yes, genetics shape the strength of your cartilage (the stuff that cushions joints), but there's still plenty you can do to stabilise, fortify, and pain-proof your joints. Here's how Dr. Brett Toresdahl, 37, does it.

- By Dr. Brett Toresdahl

YES, RUN

I regularly run the 3km home from work. It doesn't wreck my knees. In fact, it may help them. Some studies show that running may have some positive effects for joints if your cartilage and alignment are healthy. That said, the more old trauma there is, the harder it is for our bodies to adapt appropriately. So if something hurts, get it checked out so you can build a consistent running program the healthy way.

DON'T WAIT FOR THE WEEKEND