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Many of us have struggled to achieve or maintain a healthy weight during the course of our adult lives. Diet, stress, exercise, and hereditary factors impact us all in ways unique to each of us. Overweight women have nearly 4 times the risk of knee osteoarthritis; for overweight men the risk is 5 times greater. Being overweight is a clear risk factor for developing osteoarthritis.

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Will losing weight help with osteoarthritis?

People who are overweight can reduce their symptoms of knee arthritis by losing at least 20% of their weight. Millions of older adults have stiff, painful knees caused by arthritis. Arthritis causes a breakdown of the cushion of tissue inside the knee joint.

Program Planning

As the program progresses and you begin to lose weight and establish healthy habits, we will monitor and adjust your individual plan and medications (if prescribed) as necessary. When your goal weight has been met, we will work with you to ensure you are prepared to maintain your hard work through nutritional education and support services.

Follow-Up Weight Management Care (Monthly Visits) include:

* Weight and measurements, including body mass index

* Blood pressure check

* Review of diet log/exercise journal of previous month to help ensure long-term success with the program

* Dietary supplements

* Program forms