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CHICAGO (February 12, 2012)--Even the fittest baby boomers are finding that their aging bodies aren't as nimble as young ones, and they're more prone to minor damage that can turn serious if ignored, doctors say.
Knee replacements have more than tripled in people aged 45-64 in recent years, and a study released last week found nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have the artificial joints.
Dr. Steven Haas of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City says boomers shouldn't abandon exercise because it has many health benefits, but says they should make sure they're well conditioned and should listen to their bodies.
Hans says that switching to less rigorous activities is sometimes the answer.
"If your knee is killing you every day after you run, you're probably not doing the right sport,” he said.
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