Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in other developed and
develo** countries. The prevalence of obesity is increasing not only in adults, but …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health issue because it causes
chronic pain, reduces physical function and diminishes quality of life. Ageing of the …

Objective: To formulate clinical practice guidelines for the pharmacological management of
obesity. Participants: An Endocrine Society-appointed Task Force of experts, a …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

Background Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a major health problem, accounting for
approximately one‐quarter of general practice (GP) consultations in the United Kingdom …

This review aims to assess by meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) changes
in pain and function when overweight patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) achieve a weight …

Objective: To compare the efficacy of aerobic walking and home based quadriceps
strengthening exercises in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: The Medline, Pubmed …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the role of physical
activity as a conservative treatment for older people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. The effect …

Objective To determine the effect of patient exercise adherence within the prescribed
physical therapy treatment period and after physical therapy discharge on patient outcomes …

Obesity is associated with an increasing prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints and
pain. Obesity is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), and pain can manifest in load …