Aerobic exercise proves most effective for knee osteoarthritis pain relief
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Updated · ScienceDaily · Apr 30
Aerobic exercise proves most effective for knee osteoarthritis pain relief
14 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · Apr 30
A BMJ review of 217 trials involving 15,684 participants found walking, cycling and swimming gave the strongest improvements in pain, function, gait and quality of life.
Researchers said aerobic exercise reduced pain in the short and mid-term and improved physical function across short, mid and long-term follow-up, while no exercise type showed higher adverse-event risk.
The study aims to fill gaps in treatment guidance for a condition seen on X-rays in nearly 30% of adults over 45, with strengthening, mind-body and other structured exercise still offering benefits.
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