Wake Forest University Study: Moderate Weight Loss Takes Major Pressure Off Knee.

Byline: Wake Forest University

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Moderate weight loss substantially reduces pressure on the knees of overweight and obese adults suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to new research from Wake Forest University published in the July issue of "Arthritis & Rheumatism."

Stephen Messier, professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest, was principal investigator for the study. His goal was to identify the specific correlation between weight loss and the amount of stress placed on the knee while walking.

One hundred and forty-two overweight and obese older adults with osteoarthritis …