People with arthritis ... Exercise, analysed data from over 2,600 individuals in their 60s and found that those who biked or cycled at any point in their lives were 17% less likely to develop knee ...

But starting in the mid-1990s, a body of study findings indicated that exercise is one of the best things you can do to alleviate the pain and functional limitations of knee and hip arthritis.

The lack of standard outcomes measures is also noted. Conclusions—The available evidence indicates beneficial short term effects of exercise treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both of your knees hurt, exercise ... cause of knee pain, especially for women and older adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

1 Sydney Medical School Nepean, The University of Sydney, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia 2 School of Physiotherapy, Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, New South Wales, ...

Physical therapy for patients with arthritis may include exercise therapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, manual therapy, and patient education to promote self-efficacy and exercise adherence.

Arthritis charities are concerned that too many patients are put on painkillers rather than getting the right type of help - whether that is exercise therapy or a timely hip or knee replacement.