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Developing Arthritis |
According to the Arthritis Foundation, nearly one in two people will develop painful knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime, with those who are obese forming the highest risk group. Dr John Kippel, president amd CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, says obesity coupled with sedentary lifestyles and an aging baby boomer population put millions of people at risk for disabling arthritis. A landmark government study says nearly one in five US adults has arthritis and predicts an estimated 67 million people will be affected by 2030. Currently, more than 27 million Americans are suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. The study did not turn up any significant differences in risk by sex, race and education. But it found that nearly two in three people (65%) who are obese will develop knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime. The study also found that those with a prior knee injury had a lifetime risk of 57%. While the figures apply only to the US (we don’t have worldwide figures), the findings nevertheless underscore the importance of educating the public about what they can do to reduce the tremendous pain, disability and cost associated with arthritis. To reduce the pain and disability of arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation recommends the following: • Learn techniques to manage your arthritis. Participate in the Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program, a self-management course that teaches people with arthritis how to manage the pain and challenges that arthritis imposes. The course has been shown to lead to a 40% reduction in pain. • Control weight. For those already living with symptoms, losing 15 pounds can cut knee pain in half. Maintaining a healthy weight also can lower a person’s risk of osteoarthritis. In fact, one study showed that women who lost as little as 11 pounds reduced by 50 percent their risk of developing knee osteoarthritis and its accompanying joint pain. • Get active. Many people think that physical activity can worsen arthritis. Nothing could be further from the truth. Physical activity can help decrease symptoms of osteoarthritis. In addition, physical activity is an important component of weight control and helps maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. |
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