Lifestyle plays an important role in joint health. This is especially true in someone who has been diagnosed with early arthritis, ligament or meniscal injury.
Keeping your knee muscles strong will help in improving the weight distribution on your knee joint.
Maintaining your ideal body weight also reduces the load on your knee and reduces the risk of further deterioration and damage.
A well-balanced diet, adequate in calcium and vitamin D will help keep your bones and cartilage healthy.
Regular exercises (like cycling, walking) help keep your bones and cartilage healthy.
Avoidance of certain activities based on your specific problem may be advisable to prevent further damage.
Certain protein supplements (glucosamine and chondroitin) may help in protecting the cartilage.