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Published on Leave a comment on Simple Treatments May Work Best For Knee Arthritis Pain

Knee pain due to knee arthritis is something that many (most?) people complain about as they age. A recent study looking at what non-drug therapies helped people with knee pain found that some of the simplest treatments (knee braces, water-based therapy, exercise) worked best.

A review of 139 studies involving 9644 people and 12 therapeutic options (low level laser therapy, high intensity laser therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, interferential current, short wave diathermy, ultrasound, lateral wedged insole, knee brace, exercise, hydrotherapy (exercises done in warm water), kinesio taping and extracorporeal shock wave therapy) for knee arthritis was analyzed.

The researchers found that knee braces ranked highest overall for reducing pain, stiffness, and mobility problems. This was followed by water-based therapy was especially effective for pain, and regular exercise consistently improved both pain and physical movement. The high-tech approach of ultrasound was reported as the least effective, thus not recommended.

From Science Daily: Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief

Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise may be among the most effective drug-free options for people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a large analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS One. The research was led by Yuan Luo of the First People's Hospital of Neijiang, China. ...continue reading "Simple Treatments May Work Best For Knee Arthritis Pain"

Published on Leave a comment on Walking Is A Good Treatment For Knee Arthritis

Walking may be the best way to deal with arthritis pain in the knees (knee osteoarthritis) and to slow its progression. Yes, rather than resting arthritic knees, the best treatment appears to be walking.

A study of individuals over the age of 50 found that walking for exercise prevented flare ups of arthritis knee pain from becoming persistent pain. This might be because consistent movement can help create muscle mass, strengthening ligaments around the joints that have osteoarthritis.

The study also found that walking for exercise is an effective way to slow the damage that occurs within the knee joint. Who would have guessed?

From Science Daily - Walking Towards Healthier Knees

A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Additionally, findings from the study indicate that walking for exercise may be an effective treatment to slow the damage that occurs within the joint. ...continue reading "Walking Is A Good Treatment For Knee Arthritis"

Published on Leave a comment on Walking Benefits the Knees

Walking for exercise has another great health benefit - this time for the knees. A study found that frequent walking reduces frequent knee pain in people already diagnosed with knee arthritis (osteoarthritis), but not yet experiencing daily knee pain. It may also be a good way to slow damage from arthritis that occurs within the joint.

Frequent walkers reported 40% less new frequent knee pain (compared to persons who didn't walk for exercise). All the 1212 study participants were 50 years or older.

In other words, get out there and walk, preferably every day - it helps the knees!

From Science Daily: Walking Towards Healthier Knees

A new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Additionally, findings from the study indicate that walking for exercise may be an effective treatment to slow the damage that occurs within the joint. ...continue reading "Walking Benefits the Knees"