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Osteoarthritis
Lifestyle modifications
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Exercise is recommended for all people with osteoarthritis (OA) (1)
Exercise programs reduces pain and improve function of OA of the hip and knee (1)
Balance exercises are beneficial for OA of the hip and knee (1)
WEIGHT
For people who are overweight, weight loss is recommended (1)
Weight loss may improve function and pain (1)
References
Resources

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION
Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems are written in BOLD
Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews are written in BOLD and CURSIVE
Evidence based on randomized controlled trials are written in plain font
Evidence based on observational / cohort studies are written in CURSIVE
Figure: Evidence pyramid
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