A clinical trial found that a daily prebiotic fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain, improved grip strength, and decreased pain sensitivity, suggesting a gut-muscle-pain connection.
A clinical trial found that a personalized adjustment to walking gait can significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and slow cartilage damage, offering a non-pharmacological treatment option.
A clinical trial found that personalized gait retraining, involving a small change in foot angle while walking, reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and slowed cartilage degradation.
A large study found that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming are the most effective for relieving knee osteoarthritis pain and improving function.