Potential effect modifiers of the association between physical activity patterns and joint symptoms in middle aged women

ConclusionsMaintaining at least low levels of physical activity throughout middle age was associated with lower prevalence and incidence of joint symptoms in later life. This apparent protective effect of physical activity on joint symptoms was stronger in obese women than in under or normal weight women, and not related to menopause and HT status.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - December 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Geeske Peeters, Kimberley L Edwards, Wendy J Brown, Anna L Barker, Nigel Arden, Anthony C Redmond, Philip G Conaghan, Flavia Cicuttini, Gita D Mishra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research