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