By Heidi Splete
Source Medscape
TOPLINE:
Strength training at any point in life is associated with a lower risk of knee pain and osteoarthritis, contrary to persistent assumptions of adverse effects.
METHODOLOGY:
Researchers reviewed data on strength training and knee pain from 2607 adults. They used the Historical Physical Activity Survey Instrument to assess the impact of strength training during four periods (ages 12–18 years, 19–34 years, 3549 years, and 50 years and older).