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Lead
University of Texas at Austin
Middle-aged and older men and women (40-90 years old) of all races and ethnic backgrounds will serve as subjects after obtaining their written, informed consent. All the subjects will have a radiological diagnosis of osteoarthritis according to American College of Rheumatology criteria.
Age
40–90
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
All the subjects will have a radiological diagnosis of osteoarthritis according to American College of Rheumatology criteria
Subjects will be sedentary (i.e., no regular physical activity for at least the prior 1 year)
You may not be if
Subjects with significant intima thickening,
plaque formation, and/or characteristics of atherosclerosis.
unstable cardiac or pulmonary diseases.
joint replacement surgery in the previous year.
intraarticular injection nor systemic steroids within previous 3 months.
severe disabling co-morbidity that disallows receiving exercise therapy.
excess alcohol use (\>21 drinks/week).
unwillingness to perform exercise.
fear of water.
mental incapability
Clareo Health | Regular Swimming, Vascular Function, and Arthritis
