UserID/KID:
Password:
Forgot UserID/KID or Password?
Enter your 13 digit KID #:
Forgot
KID#
?
Wellness Quote
First Name:
Last Name:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone #:
Email:
Number of Employees:
Comments:
Wellness Articles
Health Fairs
Worksite Wellness
Corporate Wellness Program
Employees Wellness
Employees Health
Corporate Wellness
Employee Health Insurance
Employee Wellness
Employee Health Benefits
Company Wellness
Workplace Wellness
Employee Health Care
Corporate Healthcare
Employee Fitness
Health Wellness Program
Wellness Companies
Corporate Health Care
Employee Wellness Programs
Wellness In The Workplace
Workplace Fitness
Employee Health Program
Health And Wellness Program
Workplace Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Program
Workplace Health & Wellness
Fitness Equipment
Wellness
Wellness Health
Health and Wellness
Health Program
Wellness Company
emWave
Health
Employee Incentive
Health Advocate
Health Video
Health Promotion
Swine Flu
Wellness Programs
Employee Health
Corporate Fitness
Corporate Health
Biometric Testing
Wellness Brochures
Health Stations
Free Health Promotion
1-499 Employees
Wellness Proposal
500+ Employees
Benefits Brokers
All Companies
Request a quote
Health Promotion Emails
Stay informed about health
Health Station
The next generation HS
KAM System
Kinetic Activity Monitor
Biometric Testing
Learn about your health
See all products and services
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Breast Cancer
Pre Diabetics Lose More Weight on Low Carb Diet
Surprising Risk Factor For Death
See more health articles
Walking Reduces Arthritis Pain and Improves Physical Function
May 11, 2010: 1 comment(s)
Share
|
Walking for a few minutes a day combined with the supplement glucosamine sulfate was shown to improve joint pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Researchers reported in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy that walking 1500 steps twice a day (about two walks lasting 20-30 minutes each) greatly reduced the pain of arthritis and improved physical function.
Commenting on her research data, Dr. Kristiann Heech said these findings “provide preliminary evidence that osteoarthritis sufferers can benefit from a combination of glucosamine sulphate and walking 3000 steps per day for exercise, in bouts of at least 1500 steps each, on at least three days per week.”
Working with a team at the University of Queensland, Australia Dr. Heech recruited 36 patients with osteoarthritis, aged 42-73. All of the patients took glucosamine for 6 weeks, then began a 12 week waking program.
The patients were divided into two groups with one group walking 3 days a week and the other walking 5 days a week. The doctors monitored their progress using weekly planners, pedometers, weekly log sheets, and walking guides.
All of the walkers reported significantly less pain in their joints and significantly improved mobility. Walking 5 days a week did not have anymore benefit than walking 3 days a week.
Other studies have shown that reducing weight unloads weight bearing joints like the hip and knee in patients who suffer from osteoarthritis and can reduce joint pain as well.
One study reported in the British Medical Journal, found that overweight men (BMI>25) with osteoarthritis were 70% more likely to have a hip replacement.
Share
|
Comments (Scroll to the end to leave a comment)
joecam
05/13/10 06:55
Where is the evidence that glucosamine had any effect?
Want to leave a comment?
Please login first.
userID/KID#:
password:
Related Articles
Regular Exercise Relieves Arthritic Pain and Stiffness
Best Workout For Back Pain Is Weight Training
Vitamin D May Prevent Painful Knees
Exercise to Prevent Diabetes and Complications
The Psychological Benefits of Exercise
Most Recent Articles
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Breast Cancer
Pre Diabetics Lose More Weight on Low Carb Diet
Surprising Risk Factor For Death
Fruits and Vegetables Help Prevent Cancer
Lack of Sleep Leads to Weight Gain
More Popular Articles
Do Men or Women Need More Sleep?
6 Reasons Why You Should Drink Water
Vitamin D and Weight Loss Success
Gloomy Weather Linked to Depression
Shed Sugar to Purge Pounds
Nine Risk Factors Causing Rise in Global Cancer Deaths
Scientists Show Sugar is Addictive
Did You Know That Physical Activity Helps Sleep?
How to Keep Your Memory and Avoid Dementia
Are the Risks of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Worth It
The Missing Link Between Diabetes and Obesity
Is Heartburn Making Your Life Miserable
Eat Your Veggies and Prevent Cancer
Nutritional Bonus Revealed In Whole Fruit
Kidney Stones Affect Heart Disease
Shortcuts
News & Announcements
Success Stories
January 2009 Announcements
February 2009 Announcements
March 2009 Announcements
April 2009 Announcements
Resources
Request FREE Wellness Proposal
Benefits Brokers
Employers
HR Directors
Wellness Coordinators
Download Brochures
Announcements
RSS Feed
Blog
Products & Services
Wellness Score
Incentives
Health Risk Appraisal (HRA)
Biometric Testing
KAM System
Health Station
Health Videos
Health Statistics
Telehealth
Health Advocates
Promotional Materials
Census Manager
emWave® Stress System
Stress Busters Challenge