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A new study finds exercise offers only modest, short-term relief for osteoarthritis pain with limited long-term benefits.
A new German-led review of over 13,000 patients finds exercise provides only small, short-term pain relief for osteoarthritis with little to no lasting improvement in physical function, challenging its status as a primary treatment.
The analysis, which included 28 clinical trials and five reviews, concluded evidence on exercise’s effectiveness is very low to moderate, with benefits comparable to painkillers and injections but less than joint replacement surgery.
Researchers call for reevaluating treatment guidelines, noting limitations such as small trial sizes, inconsistent methods, and lack of differentiation between exercise types.
However, experts counter that exercise remains a safe, low-cost option recommended by NICE, offering meaningful improvements in mobility, weight management, and overall health, especially when sustained long-term.
Un nuevo estudio encuentra que el ejercicio ofrece solo un modesto alivio a corto plazo para el dolor de la osteoartritis con beneficios limitados a largo plazo.