Strength Training Provides Relief for Arthritis Sufferers
May 25, 2008 · Published By Admin
Strength Training Provides Relief for Arthritis Sufferers
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study estimated 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis, with 67 million anticipated by 2030. Over the next two decades, the rise of arthritis is projected to increase 40% in our aging population. However, there is relief. For those lucky enough to have avoided the disease, prevention is key.
Obesity leads arthritis risk. Research conducted at an affiliate of Harvard Medical School discovered that Baby Boomers have significantly higher rates of obesity when compared to parents. The study found a soaring correlation between obesity and arthritis risks and disorders. The trend is escalating. In the January issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, the CDC also reported osteoarthritis—the most common form of arthritis—affects 27 million people, up from 21 million in 1990. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States.
Specialized training gives arthritis sufferers hope. An obvious remedy to obesity is increased physical activity. This is on the rise—with a high percentage of people seeking arthritis relief to regain an active lifestyle. It’s this growing population that has found hope in specialized strength training.
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