The Claim
In sedentary, overweight, and obese older adults with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, lower body weight is associated with a reduced peak medial rotation moment at the knee during walking, and this association is statistically significant (p = 0.02).
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If older adults who are overweight or obese and don't move much have less weight, their knees may twist less when they walk — which could be easier on their joints.
See the scientific wording
In sedentary, overweight, and obese older adults with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, lower body weight is associated with reduced peak medial rotation moment at the knee during walking, with a statistically significant association (p = 0.02).
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Weight loss reduces knee-joint loads in overweight and obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis.
The study found that when older adults who are overweight and have knee arthritis lose weight, the twisting force on their knee during walking goes down, which matches the claim.
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