It is common for sportsmen and women and people who frequently engage in physical activity to suffer from the impact produced on their joints, causing discomfort in ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Sportsmen and women are one of the groups who subject their joints to the greatest wear and tear.
Arthrosis and osteoarthritis are the most common pathologies, caused by wear and tear and inflammation of a joint. Other factors that can lead to joint wear and tear are: sedentary lifestyles, excessive strain, obesity and overweight, and certain metabolic diseases.