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Being overweight or obese adds stress to the knee joints. Other causes of knee pain can include being overweight or obese, which increases stress on the knee joints and also increases risk of osteoarthritis. 1  According to the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, even 10 extra pounds of body weight can place a significant strain on arthritic knee joints.
The elephant in the room with most arthritis is body weight. A higher body weight is strongly associated with knee arthritis. If your BMI is above 30, chances of developing arthritis go up nearly 4 times. More body mass requires more plantar flexion and a shorter stride.