New research has found that those in physically demanding jobs are more likely to get knee osteoarthritis.

Here’s how to improve your knee joint health.

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Beauchamp also travels both domestically and internationally with the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball team.

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Chad Beauchamp, DPT is a physical therapist and the founder of Repair Sports Institute. Beauchamp also travels both domestically and internationally with the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball team.

Pete McCall is a fitness expert, strength coach, and the host of the All About Fitness podcast.

Hes also the author of the book,Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple.

Exercise stimulates the production of collagen, which is an important component of cartilage, he says.

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How to maintain and improve your knee joint health

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This ensures that your surrounding muscles are strong and can help absorb impact.

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Wear orthotics when needed, he says.

Otherwise, confirm that if youre on your feet all day, you have enough support in your shoes.

He recommends doing this via percussion massage therapy (with aHypervoltorTheragun), cupping, or compression.

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Dr. Beauchamp says that hip and leg stretching in particular can help with your knees.

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