RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Gordon, Debra
T1 The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis Trial: 18-Month Clinical Outcomes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 13
SP 17
OP 17
DO 10.1177/155989771113010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/13/17.1.abstract
AB Excess weight is a well-established risk factor for osteoarthritis. The Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial [ADAPT] demonstrated for the first time that exercise that is combined with calorie restriction, designed to reduce body mass index, could also improve physical function and reduce knee pain [Messier SP et al. Arthritis Rheum 2004].