New Research Questions How Effective Exercise Really Is for Osteoarthritis Relief

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Recent studies estimate that in 2020, about 595 million people around the world were living with osteoarthritis — a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between the body’s joints wears down, causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and an inhibited range of motion. 

Osteoarthritis can occur in any joints in the body, including the toes, fingers, knees, hips, and spine. Because of the pain and limited motion range associated with osteoarthritis, although the condition is located in the joints, it can have a major negative impact on surrounding areas of the body, including pain and discomfort, pinched nerves, soft tissue inflammation, and weakened muscles and tendons.

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