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Topic- Arthritis
Walking aids function for people with knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is one of the 10 most disabling diseases in developed countries, reports the World Health Organization. Osteoarthritis in the knee is the most common form, and more common in older adults. In the United States, knee osteoarthritis is one of the five leading causes of disability among adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
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For women, drinking milk may slow the progress of osteoarthritis
The knee is a common site of osteoarthritis, the wearing away of cartilage that protects the joints, resulting in pain and disability. A group of researchers realized the drinking milk helped maintain bone health, but they wondered if milk consumption would affect the progression of osteoarthritis.
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Arthritis may increase risk of falls
As background to a new analysis of data from the US 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System states, one risk factor for falls may be impairments in gait speed and balance, which are associated with arthritis. Respondents were asked if they had ever been diagnosed by a doctor or health professional with some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, and if they had experienced an unintentional fall in the prior 12 months.
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Uncovering the risks of activity limitations from arthritis
For the National Health Interview Survey (2010-2012), US adults reported whether a doctor had diagnosed them with arthritis, and if their activities were limited because of arthritis. Over one-fifth (22.7% or 52.5 million) of respondents 18 years and older said they had doctor-diagnosed arthritis, including 49.7% of adults 65 years and older. Prevalence of arthritis was high among people with heart disease (49.0%) and diabetes (47.3%).
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Physical activity does not increase risk of knee arthritis
Moderate physical activity raises the heart rate and requires physical effort, but not exhaustion. Examples are brisk walking or “heavy” housework, dancing and playing sports The physical activity guidelines of most countries recommend a minimum of 150 minutes/week of moderate physical activity for older adults who are generally healthy.
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Doctors advised to recommend weight loss and physical activity for knee osteoarthritis
Among the revised clinical practice guidelines for physicians treating osteoarthritis of the knee are two that reference lifestyle choices.
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