Weight Loss Through Diet and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Weight loss through diet and exercise may be an
effective treatment for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis
can result from wear and tear on your
joints. The wear and tear can be a consequence of
a number of conditions, including injuries,
age or obesity. And weight loss, resulting from
diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes, may improve
osteoarthritis symptoms.
A past study concluded that "obese individuals have significantly more severe joint degeneration in the knees compared with normal weight or underweight individuals." Furthermore, the investigators indicated that "Weight loss can prevent onset of osteoarthritis, relieve symptoms, improve function and increase quality of life."
In another study, the importance of weight loss was further confirmed. In the study, where 380 overweight men and women were investigated in the ninety-six month analysis, the researchers determined that "cartilage degeneration was significantly lower among people who lost weight through diet and exercise or diet alone." It should be noted, however, that "weight loss through exercise alone showed no significant difference in cartilage degeneration..."
There is evidence that obesity is a risk factor for total knee replacement (TKR) caused by osteoarthritis. And in one study, investigators looked at the effects of intentional weight loss on total knee replacement caused by osteoarthritis. Using intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) methods, the investigators concluded that engaging in "physical activity, dietary restrictions and behavior to lose weight may be "effective in preventing TKR prior to the development of knee pain."
So, weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight can be beneficial in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Healthcare providers should use this evidence based information in counseling sessions. The providers can advise patients that weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Knowing that there is action that patients, suffering from osteoarthritis, can take to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis can be very helpful to the patients.
A past study concluded that "obese individuals have significantly more severe joint degeneration in the knees compared with normal weight or underweight individuals." Furthermore, the investigators indicated that "Weight loss can prevent onset of osteoarthritis, relieve symptoms, improve function and increase quality of life."
In another study, the importance of weight loss was further confirmed. In the study, where 380 overweight men and women were investigated in the ninety-six month analysis, the researchers determined that "cartilage degeneration was significantly lower among people who lost weight through diet and exercise or diet alone." It should be noted, however, that "weight loss through exercise alone showed no significant difference in cartilage degeneration..."
There is evidence that obesity is a risk factor for total knee replacement (TKR) caused by osteoarthritis. And in one study, investigators looked at the effects of intentional weight loss on total knee replacement caused by osteoarthritis. Using intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) methods, the investigators concluded that engaging in "physical activity, dietary restrictions and behavior to lose weight may be "effective in preventing TKR prior to the development of knee pain."
So, weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight can be beneficial in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Healthcare providers should use this evidence based information in counseling sessions. The providers can advise patients that weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Knowing that there is action that patients, suffering from osteoarthritis, can take to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis can be very helpful to the patients.
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