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Arthritis

May 12, 2008

Using a cane may ease load on arthritic knees

“This may have implications for a reduced risk of disease progression over time”

OLDER adults with knee arthritis may be able to reduce some of the load on their knee joint by walking with a cane, a new study suggests. via The Straits Times

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