Written by Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Key takeaways: Osteoarthritis –– a condition that wears down bones and cartilage in joints –– often affects the knees. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling.Exercises for knee arthritis may increase leg flexibility, strengthen the knees and hips, and ease pain.Generally, exercise is safe...
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Is walking good for knee arthritis?
Walking may benefit knee arthritis by decreasing joint stiffness and pain. Doctors may also recommend other nonsurgical and surgical treatments depending on a person’s condition. Stas Pylypets/Stocksy Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. People with the condition may experience joint swelling, pain, and stiffness. It can affect any body part. However, it...
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Racket sports may worsen knee arthritis
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA IMAGE: MR images of the right knee (A, B, C, D) at baseline (A, C) and after 48 months (B, D). Overweight 47-year-old woman in the elliptical trainer group (A-B) and overweight 64-year-old man in the racket sports group (C-D). The man in the racket sports group developed severe cartilage...