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For people who are overweight or obese, the most effective treatment is weight loss. This is not surprising because every extra pound of weight adds two to four pounds of excess pressure on the knees. Losing weight is probably the most difficult part of the treatment puzzle, but its also the most important, says Dr. Day.
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