Even a Little Exercise Can Help With Arthritis, Study Says
Just 45 minutes a week was related to better physical functioning among older adults
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By Robert Preidt
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Just a little physical activity seems to go a long way toward helping older adults with arthritis remain able to do daily tasks, a new study finds.
Older adults with arthritis-related joint pain and stiffness need to keep moving to remain functionally independent. But only 10 percent of older Americans with arthritis in their knees meet federal guidelines of at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, the researchers said.
However, this Northwestern University study found that doing even about one-third of that amount is still beneficial.
The study involved more than 1,600 adults 49 or older who had arthritic pain or stiffness in their hips, knees or feet.
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