Dr. Abby Cheng
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“Having weak leg muscles and being overweight or obese increases a person's risk for knee osteoarthritis,”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng discusses specific physical risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing knee osteoarthritis.
“Osteoarthritis can cause knee pain and stiffness, which can negatively impact a person's activity level, risk of falling, mood and general quality of life,”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng explains how knee osteoarthritis impacts a person's physical activity, mood, and overall quality of life.
“And while it's true that osteoarthritis can run in families, it doesn't mean there's nothing a person can do to successfully lower their risk of developing it.”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng emphasizes that lifestyle actions can help lower the risk of osteoarthritis even if it runs in the family.
“Some people think that because a parent or grandparent had osteoarthritis, they will develop it too,”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng mentions common assumptions people make regarding family history and osteoarthritis.
“Women, older adults, people with a prior knee injury and those with a family history of osteoarthritis are also more likely to have the condition.”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng identifies groups and medical histories that carry a higher risk for osteoarthritis.
“Eating more plants and less processed or sugary food reduces inflammation in the body, which can reduce pain from osteoarthritis in all joints,”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng explains how dietary choices can lower bodily inflammation and ease joint pain.
“Other common treatments for knee osteoarthritis include strengthening the thigh muscles, using knee braces, taking anti-inflammatory medications, getting cortisone and other injections, and sometimes having knee replacement surgery.”
Dr. Abby Cheng · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Dr. Abby Cheng outlines common medical and rehabilitative treatments for managing knee osteoarthritis.