Exercise 'can reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis'

New research has highlighted the important role of exercise in reducing the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.

A study published by Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) reviewed prior evidence and found that land-based therapeutic exercise has a short-term benefit for those with the condition.

Among its advantages are a reduction in knee pain and physical disability, the report asserts.

It claims: "The magnitude of the treatment effect was significantly associated with the number of direct supervision occasions provided and study methodology."

In total, results from prior research on 3,800 people were reviewed during the study, which compared taking part in exercise programmes with not doing so.

According to the ARC, this forms a key part of managing the condition for those with osteoarthritis and has been proven effective in reducing knee pain.

Scientific journal Physiopraxis recently published French research which found that exercise was an effective method of reducing chronic pain, such as that suffered by those with arthritis.

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