Should you exercise more or get surgery for knee pain?

Many individuals with knee osteoarthritis are being subjected to unnecessary tests and procedures, even though exercise is often the most effective treatment.

New clinical care guidelines have been introduced, highlighting the importance of non-surgical approaches to manage pain and improve mobility.

And do you ever worry you spend too much time sitting around? Well now you can find out.

An international team of researchers has unpacked how long you should sit, stand, sleep and exercise for optimal health. 

References:

• Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard
• Associations of 24 h time-use compositions of sitting, standing, physical activity and sleeping with optimal cardiometabolic risk and glycaemic control: The Maastricht Study