For adults with arthritis even 45 minutes of exercise a week can be beneficial
While physical activity can be challenging for many older adults with arthritis, it can help patients better manage their condition and maintain physical functioning
First author Dorothy Dunlop, professor of rheumatology and preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL, and colleagues report their findings in the journal Arthritis Care & Research. Arthritis is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, caused by “wear […]
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