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I have the utmost respect for both @mboyle1959 and @GregLehman. They are both experienced in their respective fields and are smarter than I will ever be. This debate reminds me of a situation that my dad faces. A thread...
1/4... My dad has played basketball his entire life. He's 65 yo, now. Someone who watches him run up and down the court might say that he shouldn't be playing b/c of the way he looks moving around on the court. I mean, nearly every joint in his body is jacked up in some way...
2/4... He's a warrior. He didn't always move like that, but he does now. He has played 5 days/week for the majority of his life; he LOVES the game. If you told him to play 3 days instead of 5 days/week, he'd laugh in your face and say no way (I know, I've tried)...
3/4...Despite whether he should or should not be playing from a perceived injury risk reduction standpoint, basketball keeps him physically fit, which is a well-known associate of 
lifespan. More than that, playing basketball is fun for him and makes him happy...
lifespan. More than that, playing basketball is fun for him and makes him happy...
4/4...I'm not picking a side in this debate. When it comes to my dad, I don't give a crap what he looks like playing ball; being happy is more important to him than risking further injury. I'm just happy that he's happy and continues to exercise in a way that he enjoys.
