Knee Osteoarthritis Study Needs Volunteers
That "pain in the knee" that's been diagnosed as osteoarthritis can help you help others. If you are 50 years of age or older and haven't exercised in six months or more, you can take part in a drug-free study. This non-drug study may provide better insights into managing osteoarthritis--a disease expected to affect  70 million Americans by 2030.

The Arthritis Research Institute of America (ARIA),  Barry University and the University of Kentucky are collaborating on an exercise study that will provide tests, X-rays and five training sessions free to participants who have knee osteoarthritis. The eight -week study consists of three sessions a week of home-based exercise. Study volunteers are not compensated and not charged for services.

"Some participants will be assigned a non-exercise treatment, but they can join the exercise program after that treatment,” said Matt Rogers, MS, the study’s coordinator.

The study is limited to volunteers with osteoarthritis only; researchers are not studying those with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, lupus or other rheumatic diseases. For information call (727) 461-4054 or email info@preventarthritis.org.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 27 million Americans today. It involves the progressive wearing away of the smooth surface of cartilage covering the ends of bones, leading to pain and disability. While some types of arthritis have been well studied, osteoarthritis hasn't been studied as intensively. For information, call (727) 461-4054.


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