India, Oct. 19 -- Dr Gurdeep Avinash Ratra, consultant in orthopaedics and joint replacement at Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, told HT Lifestyle in an interview published Oct. 18, 2026, that walking offers broad health benefits but more is not always better for joint health, particularly for people with knee osteoarthritis, and suggested building up to 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day as a practical and sustainable aim.
Walking and knee osteoarthritis
The report said walking 10,000 steps a day is widely promoted as a simple fitness goal linked to cardiovascular health, weight management and mobility.
Dr Ratra said more walking does not always mean better health, especially for people with knee osteoarthritis. He added that if people understand sy...