Bupa research - backed by former England captain Michael Vaughan - has laid bare the sorry state of Britain's knees - with one in four Britons stating they have suffered from knee pain in the last year and 81% of sufferers currently in pain.
With particular relevance to cricket, given the need for cricketers to be able to change direction and speed quickly whether bowling, batting and fielding, the new research could offer new hope for many players.