Clinical efficacy on pain reduction was present , although not predictable after weight loss .
Meta-regression analysis indicated that physical disability of patients with knee OA and overweight diminished after a moderate weight reduction regime .
This review aims to assess by meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials ( RCTs ) changes in pain and function when overweight patients with knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) achieve a weight loss .
Obese, older adults with knee osteoarthritis: weight loss, exercise, and quality of life.
This study examined the effects of dietary weight loss and exercise on the health-related quality of life ( HRQL ) of overweight and obese , older adults with knee osteoarthritis . A total of 316 older men and women with documented evidence of knee osteoarthritis were r and omly assigned to 1 of 4 18-month interventions : dietary weight loss , exercise , dietary weight loss and exercise , or healthy lifestyle control . Measures included the SF-36 Health Survey and satisfaction with body function and appearance . Results revealed that the combined diet and exercise intervention had the most consistent , positive effect on HRQL compared with the control group ; however , findings were restricted to measures of physical health or psychological outcomes that are related to the physical self
Clinical efficacy on pain reduction was present , although not predictable after weight loss .
Meta-regression analysis indicated that physical disability of patients with knee OA and overweight diminished after a moderate weight reduction regime .
This review aims to assess by meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials ( RCTs ) changes in pain and function when overweight patients with knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) achieve a weight loss .