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  "path": "/the-most-effective-treatment-for-osteoarthritis-may-be-less-helpful-than-thought/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-20T03:09:46.000Z",
  "site": "https://scitechdaily.com",
  "tags": [
    "Health",
    "Arthritis",
    "BMJ",
    "Exercise",
    "Public Health"
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  "textContent": "A sweeping review of clinical evidence casts doubt on one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for osteoarthritis. For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, being told to exercise is almost a reflex in medical care. But a new analysis suggests that, when it comes to easing joint pain and improving day-to-day function, the average [...]",
  "title": "The “Most Effective” Treatment for Osteoarthritis May Be Less Helpful Than Thought"
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