JAMA September 2013 PMID 24065013

Effects of intensive diet and exercise on knee joint loads, inflammation, and clinical outcomes among overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis: the IDEA randomized clinical trial.

Stephen P Messier, Shannon L Mihalko, Claudine Legault, Gary D Miller, Barbara J Nicklas, Paul DeVita, Daniel P Beavers, David J Hunter, Mary F Lyles, Felix Eckstein, Jeff D Williamson, J Jeffery Carr, Ali Guermazi, Richard F Loeser

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The discussions show strong interest and deep engagement by referencing specific results like reduced knee joint loads, and the importance of combined interventions. The tone indicates that posters view this research as influential in advancing understanding and treatment of knee osteoarthritis, with statements suggesting its potential to 'change or accelerate medicine' and improve patient outcomes.

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Most discussions acknowledge the positive outcomes of combining diet and exercise on knee health in osteoarthritis, reflecting general support for the research findings.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high interest by emphasizing weight loss, joint mechanics, and clinical improvements, showing engagement with the study’s implications.

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Commenters refer to specific results such as reductions in knee loads and pain, indicating deep engagement with the research details and methodology.

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Participants highlight the transformative potential of the findings, with phrases like 'change or accelerate medicine' and references to awards, illustrating a perception of high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that a combination of intensive diet-induced weight loss and exercise leads to greater improvements in knee joint health, inflammation, and pain reduction in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis compared to exercise alone.
  • Participants who lost about 10% of their body weight showed significant reductions in knee joint loads and inflammatory markers like IL-6, which are linked to osteoarthritis progression, indicating beneficial effects of diet plus exercise on joint mechanics and inflammation.
  • Overall, the trial suggests that targeted weight loss combined with exercise can improve clinical outcomes and may help slow osteoarthritis progression by reducing joint stress and inflammation.]

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Andrés Logroño
@AndrsLogrono · X

El ejercicio o la dieta mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas con artrosis de rodilla. Pero si las combinas (dieta y ejercicio) mejoras aún más a largo plazo. Mantén las cosas simples #artrosis #fisioterapia #dolor #Ecuador #nutricion #dieta #salud https://t.co/PyDSV8Ff0c

May 2, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 1,313 followers View post →
Rheum Cat
@rheum_cat · X

@Tuhina_Neogi STRONG rec FOR: weight loss Messier, et al - IDEA RCT https://t.co/l2wTaiDSmp Inclusion: overweight/obese adults w radiographic knee OA Randomized to 1) exercise (control), 2) diet, 3) diet + exercise More weight loss in diet + exercise and diet groups #ACR20 #ACRambassador https://t.co/3QH0vvwPGB

Nov 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 8,908 followers View post →
KinesKing
@KinesKing · X

@rosshm16 @ronjune2 @hjluks Messier et al showed weight loss ⬇️knee loads (IDEA, https://t.co/93F2D1oe2i). Exercise-alone⬇️pain but not knee load. Slide at OARSI 2012, had Ex ⬆️knee force at 6 months (prob due to ⬆️speed) but then, w/o weight loss, gait was adjusted to no change at 18 mons. #Osteoarthritis https://t.co/wwiz95jJrY

Aug 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,345 followers View post →
Takashi Kitagawa, PT, Ph.D.
@Takapon_PT_PhD · X

引用元: https://t.co/kGIxfW4QZN Messier SP et al., Effects of intensive diet and exercise on knee joint loads, inflammation, and clinical outcomes among overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis: the IDEA randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2013 Sep 25;310(12):1263-73.

Nov 25, 2019 · 1 like · 4,938 followers View post →
KinesKing
@KinesKing · X

@joshrbaxter @rosshm16 Let’s be a little careful here. Large #biomechanics RCTs change or accel medicine, patient treatment, other sci. Eg https://t.co/93F2D1oe2i #gait, #osteoarthritis PI Messier receives 2020 @AmSocBiomech Borelli Award for such work.

Dec 23, 2020 · 1 like · 1,345 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

Do I read this correctly that Saline injections have stronger analgesic effects (womac pain) than diet + exercise in knee OA - also at 6 months ?https://t.co/HLh4Vlqmlg https://t.co/quDtyPXhfk @GregLehman @CorKinetic @KimBennell

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →

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Michael Salazar
@drMichael2000 · X

RT @AndrsLogrono: El ejercicio o la dieta mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas con artrosis de rodilla. Pero si las combinas (dieta y…

May 2, 2022 · 2 shares · 205 followers View post →
Andrés Logroño
@AndrsLogrono · X

El ejercicio o la dieta mejoran la calidad de vida de las personas con artrosis de rodilla. Pero si las combinas (dieta y ejercicio) mejoras aún más a largo plazo. Mantén las cosas simples #artrosis #fisioterapia #dolor #Ecuador #nutricion #dieta #salud https://t.co/PyDSV8Ff0c

May 2, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 1,313 followers View post →
KinesKing
@KinesKing · X

@joshrbaxter @rosshm16 Let’s be a little careful here. Large #biomechanics RCTs change or accel medicine, patient treatment, other sci. Eg https://t.co/93F2D1oe2i #gait, #osteoarthritis PI Messier receives 2020 @AmSocBiomech Borelli Award for such work.

Dec 23, 2020 · 1 like · 1,345 followers View post →
Rheum Cat
@rheum_cat · X

@Tuhina_Neogi STRONG rec FOR: weight loss Messier, et al - IDEA RCT https://t.co/l2wTaiDSmp Inclusion: overweight/obese adults w radiographic knee OA Randomized to 1) exercise (control), 2) diet, 3) diet + exercise More weight loss in diet + exercise and diet groups #ACR20 #ACRambassador https://t.co/3QH0vvwPGB

Nov 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 8,908 followers View post →
Tim Hewett
@Hewett1Tim · X

RT @KinesKing: @rosshm16 @ronjune2 @hjluks Messier et al showed weight loss ⬇️knee loads (IDEA, https://t.co/93F2D1oe2i). Exercise-alone⬇️p…

Aug 26, 2020 · 1 share · 10,004 followers View post →
KinesKing
@KinesKing · X

@rosshm16 @ronjune2 @hjluks Messier et al showed weight loss ⬇️knee loads (IDEA, https://t.co/93F2D1oe2i). Exercise-alone⬇️pain but not knee load. Slide at OARSI 2012, had Ex ⬆️knee force at 6 months (prob due to ⬆️speed) but then, w/o weight loss, gait was adjusted to no change at 18 mons. #Osteoarthritis https://t.co/wwiz95jJrY

Aug 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,345 followers View post →
Lau Saugman
@LSaugman · X

Do I read this correctly that Saline injections have stronger analgesic effects (womac pain) than diet + exercise in knee OA - also at 6 months ?https://t.co/HLh4Vlqmlg https://t.co/quDtyPXhfk @GregLehman @CorKinetic @KimBennell

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Takashi Kitagawa, PT, Ph.D.
@Takapon_PT_PhD · X

引用元: https://t.co/kGIxfW4QZN Messier SP et al., Effects of intensive diet and exercise on knee joint loads, inflammation, and clinical outcomes among overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis: the IDEA randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2013 Sep 25;310(12):1263-73.

Nov 25, 2019 · 1 like · 4,938 followers View post →