{"id":45446,"date":"2026-04-18T14:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45446"},"modified":"2026-04-18T14:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T06:09:47","slug":"how-knee-pain-can-be-fixed-with-exercise-rather-than-surgery-as-a-rugby-player-found","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=45446","title":{"rendered":"How knee pain can be fixed with exercise rather than surgery, as a rugby player found"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures globally. In 2023, about 3.6 million knee replacements were performed worldwide, overtaking hip implants in the joint replacement market.<\/p>\n

Ageing populations, rising obesity rates and significant technological advancements all contribute to the increase in knee operations. They are even being performed more frequently on younger patients.<\/p>\n

Given the significant recovery time and the finite longevity of the hardware \u2013 82 per cent of replacements last 25 years on average, according to a 2019 study \u2013 many patients and healthcare professionals now view surgery as a milestone to be delayed or avoided through viable alternatives.<\/p>\n

Recent research suggests that for some, exercise may be the best option.<\/p>\n

This was the case for former Hong Kong rugby team player and DeA Tigers scrum-half Rob Naylor, a keen runner who prioritised movement over medicine. He started feeling knee pain after running the Mount Fuji 100 in 2024, a 161km (100-mile) ultra-marathon in Japan.<\/p>\n

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Former Hong Kong rugby team player Rob Naylor (centre) plays rugby in 2008. Photo: K.Y. Cheng<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Having experienced minor knee injuries in his rugby days, he hoped the pain would subside. After weeks with no change, he visited senior physiotherapist Tim McCosker at CoreOFit Physiotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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