Short, Brisk Walks Reduce Knee Osteoarthritis Related Disability: Study

An hour of exercise a week associated with huge reductions in future disability, researchers found

Use it or lose it is a good mantra for seniors looking to maintain physical ability, a new study suggests. Emre Gencer/Unsplash

Short, brisk walks help to reduce knee osteoarthritis-related disability. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis and is most commonly experienced in the knees.

Osteoarthritis is often referred to as a wear-and-tear type of arthritis because cartilage which is found in between joints wears away through repetitive use. Once this cartilage wears away, it cannot be brought back.