Treatment and Prevention of Osteoarthritis through Exercise and Sports
Authors: Valderrabano V, Steiger C
Year: 2011
Source: Journal of Aging Research 2011:6 pages.
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease with a high prevalence among older people. To date, the pathogenesis of the disease and the link between muscle function and OA is not entirely understood. As there is no known cure for OA, current research focuses on prevention and symptomatic treatment of the disorder. Recent research has indicated that muscle weakness precedes the onset of OA symptoms. Furthermore, several studies show a beneficial effect of land-based aerobic and strengthening exercises on pain relief and joint function. Therefore, current research focuses on the possibility to employ exercise and sports in the prevention and treatment of OA. Abstract originally from the Hindawi Publishing Corporation. Reprinted with permission under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
Institution: vvalderrabano@uhbs.ch. Orthopaedic Department, University of Basel, Spitalstr. 21, 4031 Basel
Language: English
Subject headings: Aging, Arthritis, Exercise, Prevention
Geographic areas: Europe, Switzerland