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Walking 6,000 Steps a Day May Improve Knee Arthritis

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Dr. Kamalika BhattacharyaPhysiotherapist • 26 Years Exp.MSc in Orhopedic Physiotherapy (UK), BPTh/BPT
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Walking 6, 000 steps a day may improve knee arthritis

The benefits of walking are widely known and continually proven. Adding to the vast body of literature touting the benefits of walking, a recent study found that walking 6, 000 steps a day - the equivalent of 1 hour - may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability.