KNEE ARTHRITIS AND EXERCISEKNEE ARTHRITIS AND EXERCISE research was done at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia to determine whether exercise prescribed for heart patients was in fact aggravating their knees. In more general terms, does exercise of joints cause arthritis, or wear-and-tear? Or, does it lessen the arthritis? I think you will agree, it's an important question. If you have arthritis, should you be exercising more, or less? The participants
MRI's were done on their knees to determine cartilage defects (wear and tear) and cartilage thickness. The patients were followed from 1990 - 2004 when new MRI's were done. ResultsTibial cartilage volume increased with the frequency and duration of the vigorous activity.Moreover, weight-bearing vigorous activity increased the tibial cartilage volume and was inversely associated with cartilage defects. ConclusionsVigorous physical activity appears to have a beneficial effect on knee articular cartilage in healthy, community-based adults with no history of knee injury or disease. Regular walking reduces the risk of bone marrow lesions in the knee. This study provides further support for a beneficial effect of physical activity for diseases associated with aging and suggests that exercise that is good for the heart is also good for the knees.Arthritis Rheum. 2007 Oct 15;57(7):1261-8 Dual Anti-inflammatories - more than one NSAIDMany arthritis sufferers take NSAIDs for relief of pain. Research done in 2008 gives shocking results, should you be taking two NSAID at once. For example, aspirin and Brufin.
Low Back PainCan this study be projected to other joints, for example those in the low back?In a study done at the Leiden University Medical Centre, the Netherlands, it was found that function centred training for the low back was more effective than drugs in the treatment of low back pain. Use it, or lose it! Monthly Newsletter - sign up here.
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