Source: Health News
Summary:
Lower body strength training can slow the progress of knee arthritis
Participants, average 69, in a study in Arthritis Care & Research, did either supervised strength or flexibility training 3 times/wk for 3 months and home program for next 30 months
Strength training group was stronger and knee joint space showed 25% less narrowing
Conclusion: Long-term strength training can slow progress of knee arthritis
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