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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Simple walking style change may help delay knee surgery for years

A small adjustment to one’s walking style can ease osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication and delay the need for knee surgery by years, according to a new study.

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects nearly a quarter of adults and is a leading cause of disability worldwide.

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