Exercise
Benefits of exercise continue well after official programme ends for people with knee osteoarthritis
Improvements in knee pain, joint function and thigh muscle strength associated with taking part in a special exercise regime were maintained well after the programme ended, says research in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. Continue reading
Lacto-vegetarian diet plus exercises could lower fibromyalgia pain
A diet that includes vegetables and dairy but excludes eggs could help people with fibromyalgia who embark on an exercise programme too, says a small study from Spain Continue reading
Hand exercises for rheumatoid arthritis improve function
Rheumatoid arthritis frequently affects the hands and wrists, and hand exercises are prescribed to improve mobility and strength. Continue reading
Yoga does help knee pain in rheumatoid arthritis says data analysis
Regular yoga seems to reduce knee arthritic symptoms and promote physical function in people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, a team reports in Medicine (Baltimore). Continue reading
Long-term bone loss in dieting older people may be minimised by resistance training
Resistance training may help minimise long-term bone loss in the hip in older adults who are obese and cutting calories, says a study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
