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Medication Most Commonly Seen As an Effective Way to Alleviate Arthritic Pain
While Many Feel that Physical Activity Can Reduce Arthritis Symptoms, Some Worry that it May Worsen Pain
September 1, 2009
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Toronto, ON – Nine in ten respondents (87%) believe that medications are effective in reducing arthritic pain according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of The Arthritis Society. While respondents are more likely to find medications to be as effective treatment, at least three quarters also say that physiotherapy (79%), physical activity (78%), applying heat or cold (76%), joint replacement therapy (76%) and massage (75%) are effective in reducing arthritis pain. Nearly two thirds also find complementary therapies to be a useful treatment.
- Women (81%), those with at least some post-secondary education (82%), Albertans (85%), and those with an income of at least $30,000 (81%) are among the most likely to view physical activity as an effective way of reducing arthritis pain.
- Of those with arthritis, 72% were likely to believe that physical activity can alleviate arthritic pain. Contrastingly, 79% of those without this condition felt this way.
