Walking poles help reduce stress on the knees. Stepping down causes the cartilage of the knee joint to be squeezed dry of its lubricating fluid, which is why your knees will feel sore after a day of ...

But on most descents, that’s not necessary; as long as we can stop within two, three or four steps, nothing bad will ... walking poles. They help take the strain off your knees and ankles ...

If you regularly experience knee pain but still aren’t using trekking poles, then its time too, as Tucker says they can make a massive difference. “The way they help is by using your upper ...