Both aerobic walking and quadriceps strengthening exercises are equally effective at reducing pain and disability associated with osteoarthritis.

Adherence is a major predictor of response to exercise, the researchers added and offering patients the choice between two effective interventions has the potential to improve adherence and hence the outcome. Nevertheless, further research is needed to determine the relative merits of aerobic and strengthening exercises.
March 2005
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