Walking for exercise could help people with knee osteoarthritis to prevent frequent knee pain

In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis

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Range of motion refers to the ability to move your joints through the full motion they were designed to achieve

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Strengthening exercise help maintain and improve muscle strength. Strong muscles can support and protect joints that are affected by arthritis

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Aquatic (water) exercisee are particularly helpful for people just beginning to exercise as well as those who are overweight

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Aerobic/endurance exercise strengthen the heart and make the lungs more efficient

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Free and easy on the joints, walking comes with a host of benefits. One major plus is that it improves circulation – and wards off heart disease

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Always follow the advice from your doctor or physical therapist. In general, range-of-motion exercises should be done every day

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