Thanks to our healthy joints, we can stand, bend, run, jump, lift, twist, turn, so many of our daily activities require healthy, functional joints. Joint protection is important for optimal joint health.

In order to have healthy joints, we need to know ways to protect our joints to reduce wear and tear on the cartilage. It’s a key component to having an active lifestyle and continuing to play the sports you love.

According to the researchers of the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention 27 million Americans are affected by joint problems. But don’t worry. What you’re about to discover in “Joint Health 101” is everything you need to know about joint health.