More Osteoarthritis News...........
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-593220100008...
This study from Brazil looks at the use of a home exercises program that was guided by physical therapists and included a written exercise manual.
The program was found to be effective at controlling pain, increasing strength and decreasing and functional limitations.
Exercises for knee osteoarthritis have a good amount of evidence behind them. This study shows that with a bit of planning they can be extremely cost effective.
There are 3 simple treatments that combined can make a big difference:
Weight Loss
Exercise
All of them are safe, non-surgical and effective.
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