Walking style adjustments relieve knee arthritis pain as effectively as medication

Scientists report that making a simple adjustment to how an individual walks can relieve knee arthritis pain as effectively as prescription drugs, Good News Network reported. The method also slows the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. [1]

Nearly a quarter of people over the age of 40 suffer from painful osteoarthritis. The condition occurs when joint-cushioning cartilage degrades over time, Good News Network reported. [1]

Arthritis describes a disorder where the smooth cartilagenous layer lining a joint is lost, causing bone to grind on bone during movement. Symptoms generally include joint pain, stiffness, redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion. [2]

Gait analysis is the systematic study of human motion used to assess and treat conditions affecting walking ability. Currently, there is no way to reverse cartilage damage, leaving patients to rely on pain management or joint replacement. [1][3]