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Preoperative progressive resistance training improved objective function for OA patients who had TKA Results from this study demonstrated the efficacy and safety of preoperative … READ MORE
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Themes patients focus on when selecting treatment for OA Investigators of this study identified key themes, such as the characteristics of a … READ MORE
You’ll know when you’re ready: When the time is right for joint replacement surgery Pool Exercises for Joint Pain, Arthritis Foundation. Background. While some studies … READ MORE
Biomechanical effect of unloader braces for medial osteoarthritis of the knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequent cause of knee pain, especially in the elderly … READ MORE
Activity limitations and pain in patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty This paper reports the functional and activity limitations among persons scheduled … READ MORE
Knee OA brace experts revisit persistent issues By using the brace, people can reduce their pain and increase their function. … READ MORE
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Standing wheelchairs rise to new heights As someone who has resided on wheels for most of my young life, looking up at the … READ MORE
Similar risk for injury found with traditional vs minimalist running shoes Compared with soldiers in the U.S. Army who wore stability, cushioning or … READ MORE
New approaches to orthotic management in children with cerebral palsy Practitioners look to novel ways of using familiar lower limb orthotic alternatives … READ MORE
Gait differences in patients with non-traumatic and post-traumatic knee OA Results from this study indicated patients with non-traumatic knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Reductions in co-contraction following neuromuscular re-education in people with knee osteoarthritis Background. Both increased knee muscle co-contraction and alterations in central … READ MORE
Patient preference is as sensitive as conventional measures for knee OA pain Results from this study using data from two knee osteoarthritis trials suggest … READ MORE