At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we combine evidence-based medical therapies like Ozempic with personalized lifestyle changes to maximize your results
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Published by Eli Lilly in December 2025, the results showed: Average weight loss of 28.7% at the 12mg dose over 68 weeks comparable to TRIUMPH-1 at the same dose Significant reductions in WOMAC pain scores a validated measure of knee pain and function More than 1 in 8 patients on retatrutide were completely free of knee pain by the end of the trial compared with less than 1 in 25 on placebo Significant improvements in physical function, stair climbing, and walking distance This matters clinically because knee osteoarthritis and obesity are deeply intertwined each kilogram of body weight lost reduces knee joint load by approximately 4 kilograms during walking
If you or a loved one is prescribed a GLP-1 agonist, well schedule regular follow-up visits to assess your progress, check for side effects, and make sure the medication is still right for you
Q: Last year, GLP-1s were the poster child of these drugs that have gotten exorbitantly expensive