Maintain a healthy weight

In case of excess weight, it is strongly recommended to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. The causal link between obesity andknee osteoarthritis is well demonstrated. The excess weight exerts a very strong mechanical stress on the joint, which wears it out prematurely. Every 8kg over a healthy weight in your 70s has been found to increase your risk of later knee osteoarthritis by XNUMX%². Obesity also increases the risk of osteoarthritis of the fingers, but the mechanisms involved are not yet fully explained.

Le healthy weight is determined by the Body Mass Index (BMI), which gives the ideal weight scale, based on a person’s height. To calculate your BMI, use our What is your Body Mass Index? Test.

Practice regular physical activity

The practice of physical activity regular maintenance helps maintain good general health, ensure good oxygenation of the joints and strengthen muscles. Strong muscles protect the joints, especially the knee, and therefore reduce the risk of osteoarthritis and symptoms.

Take care of your joints

Protect his joints in the practice of a sport or a work which exposes to a risk of injury.

If possible, avoid making repetitive movements excessively or ask too much a joint. However, the link between acute trauma and osteoarthritis is more certain than with chronic or repetitive strain injuries.

Treat joint diseases

In the event of a disease that may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis (such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis), those affected should ensure that their condition is controlled as much as possible through medical monitoring and appropriate treatment.