Knee symptoms among college students and their relationship with physical activity behaviors: a cross-sectional survey
Limin Wang, Peimeng Teng, Qingqing Li, Guijuan He · 2026
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Limin Wang and colleagues surveyed Chinese college students about knee trouble and how it relates to their activity habits. Knee pain is rising among young adults, not just older people. Their 2026 study gathered valid answers from 1,111 students between June and November 2022. About seventeen percent reported knee symptoms, and more than a third said their knees made sounds after sitting or standing for a long time.
Strong exercise carried a mixed message. Students with moderate to high levels of vigorous activity had notably higher odds of knee symptoms, and so did those who climbed more than twenty floors a day. A past knee injury was the strongest single factor, raising odds more than sevenfold. Instead they call for guidance that fits the student: sensible training loads, care after injury, and attention to warning signs, so young people can stay active without wearing down their knees early.
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| CREATOR | Limin Wang, Peimeng Teng, Qingqing Li, Guijuan He |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34523 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |