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Arthritis of the knee is caused by inflammation and degeneration of knee cartilage and tissue. By treating it early, you can greatly reduce its long-term affects. If you suffer from knee arthritis, you should know the activities and lifestyle habits that can reduce stress on your knees.

Treatment

Lighten Up
Lifestyle changes play an important role in the nonsurgical treatment of knee arthritis. Weight loss is a great way to relieve the stress you put on your knee joints, but losing weight can be difficult when movement is painful. There are low-impact activities* like cycling, swimming and aquacizing that are excellent sources of cardiovascular exercise and put less strain on knee joints.

Brace Yourself
One way to keep knee arthritis from slowing you down is to wear an energy-absorbing shoe or knee brace. This will reduce the impact you're placing on your knee without slowing you down.

Tips

Warm Up. Stretch. Play.
Prior to exercising or playing sports, warm up your knees with a brisk walk, then stretch. That way your joints will be warm, and your stretching will be more effective. You can reduce the tension you place on your tendons and relieve pressure on your knees by stretching the muscles both in front and in back of the thigh.

* Always remember to check with your doctor before beginning or changing an exercise plan.

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Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years	Ask a doctor


Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 2 caplets at bedtime Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1½ tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2½ tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lbs	11 years	3 tsp or 15 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-47 lbs	2 to 5 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

48-95 lbs	6 to 11 years	2 tsp or 10 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (chewables)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2 to 3	1

36-47 lbs	4 to 5	1½

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tablets)

Under 48 lbs	Under 6	Ask a doctor

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (months)	Dose (mL)

	Under 6 months	Ask a doctor

12-17 lbs	6 to 11 months	1.25 mL

18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1.875 mL