Can 6,000 Steps a Day Keep Knee Arthritis at Bay? By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Walking the equivalent of an hour a day may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability, new research suggests.
Because of knee arthritis, many older adults find walking, climbing stairs or even getting up from a chair difficult. But these study findings equate walking more with better everyday functioning. "People with or at risk for knee arthritis should be walking around 6,000 steps per day, and the more walking one does the less risk of developing functioning difficulties," said the study's lead author, Daniel White, a research assistant professor in the department of physical therapy and athletic training at Boston University. Every step taken throughout the day counts toward the total, he said. Chicago Art Links: Museums, Organizations, Galleries, Events, Information, Schools. The Art Institute of Chicago.