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Arthritis Research & Therapy
Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy 1/2008

01-02-2008 | Review

Factors that may mediate the relationship between physical activity and the risk for developing knee osteoarthritis

Authors: Donna M Urquhart, Cathy Soufan, Andrew J Teichtahl, Anita E Wluka, Fahad Hanna, Flavia M Cicuttini

Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Studies investigating the effect of physical activity on risk for developing osteoarthritis at weight-bearing joints have reported conflicting results. We examine evidence to suggest that this may be due to the existence of subgroups of individuals who differ in their response to physical activity, as well as methodological issues associated with the assessment of knee joint structure and physical activity. Recommendations for future studies of physical activity and the development of knee osteoarthritis are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Factors that may mediate the relationship between physical activity and the risk for developing knee osteoarthritis
Authors
Donna M Urquhart
Cathy Soufan
Andrew J Teichtahl
Anita E Wluka
Fahad Hanna
Flavia M Cicuttini
Publication date
01-02-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Arthritis Research & Therapy / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/ar2343

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