WALK, CYCLE OR SWIM TO TACKLE ARTHRITIS

WALKING, cycling and swimming are the best exercises for combating arthritis, research shows.

- BY MARTIN BAGOT Health Editor

Around 10 million people in the UK have osteoarthritis — 5.4 million in the knee - and 60% of sufferers are women.

The painful condition occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears away, causing pain, swelling and impaired movement.