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Gait retraining improves symptoms of knee OA

Walking differently to reduce knee pain. A number of different gait modifications have been demonstrated to significantly reduce the knee adduction moment in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Now research suggests gait … READ MORE

Out on a limb: Hockey gets hip to FAI

Despite evidence of significant lower extremity injury risks associated with ice hockey, even at youth levels, preventing those types of injuries has never been a priority in that sport. But that may be starting to change. Young ice … READ MORE

Battle of Achilles II: How the debate is informing clinical practice

Four years later, the ongoing discussion of the relative merits of surgical and nonsurgical management of Achilles tendon rupture is starting to affect practice patterns – even in the US. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballerina. … READ MORE

When hospital paperwork crowds out hospital care

Electronic health records present an enticingly clean and clear vision of clinical work, whereas real patients — their histories, their bodies — are messy, confusing and unpredictable. Sadly, all the attention given to our … READ MORE

Get ready for the world’s first Cyborg Olympics

At the Zurich games, people with disabilities will use robotics to go for the gold. Gearing Up: In a November training session, cyborg cyclist Michael McClellan takes a turn around a Cleveland park. Photo: Nathaniel Welch. IEEE … READ MORE

Will the Whill hi-tech wheelchair sell?

A Japanese startup is betting that an aging population of tech savvy first adopters will want their super-wheelchair. Whill To Rule: A wheelchair designed with techies in mind can make tight maneuvers. WHILL photo By Tam Harbert, IEEE … READ MORE

EXO-L custom ankle support prevents sprains

“The mechanism employed by this external ankle ligament,” says the company, “offers full protection against spraining your ankles without decreasing your freedom of movement and comfort.” Ankle injuries such as sprains and … READ MORE

How doctors use smartphones in hospitals

Findings suggest that medical residents are looking for quicker forms of medical confirmation and information, rather than multimedia formats that may be more time consuming to process during clinic. This is consistent with another … READ MORE

Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles

Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients by reducing the external knee adduction moment (EKAM). However in some patients, an increase in their EKAM is seen. Understanding the … READ MORE

OA knee braces: Buying time

Long-term compliance data raise issues. A study published in the August issue of Orthopedics found that although unloader braces effectively relieve pain and improve function in patients with unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis, … READ MORE

Knee and hip OA significantly impact quality of life in younger adults

Adults aged between 20 and 55 years with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) report significantly higher levels of distress and disability and poorer health-related quality of life than the general population for that age range, … READ MORE

Does silent inflammation explain rise in ‘Non-OA’ knee pain?

An Italian study [2] detects a high prevalence of inflammatory abnormalities in the knee joints of older adults, usually absent clinical signs of osteoarthritis. By Rita Baron Faust, Rheumatology Network April 20, 2015 Knee pain and … READ MORE

Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness

Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and 48 hours after foam rolling. 4 foam roller exercises to relieve pain in 10 minutes. By Lois Wingerson, Physicians Practice November 26, 2014 The … READ MORE

SwiftKey launches assistive app for special needs kids

SwiftKey released a new app on Thursday designed to give users with learning disabilities (those living with autism, for example) a non-verbal means of communication with friends and family. Early intervention with parent-led autism … READ MORE

AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of pediatric patients with osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyle, also known as … READ MORE

Catching knee osteoarthritis early

Pharmacists are about to take on a bigger role in preventive health care by offering early screening for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. “People see their pharmacists about seven times as often as their doctor, showing this is … READ MORE

Bracing improves pain and bone marrow lesions in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions in patients with a type of osteoarthritis of the knee, according to new research findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual … READ MORE

Variation in use of non-surgical treatments among osteoarthritis patients in orthopaedic practice in the Netherlands

While most recommended non-surgical treatments for OA were used frequently as single therapy, the combination is used in only a small percentage of OA patients who received a THA or TKA. With regard to wild animals, dogs should also … READ MORE

Wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome

A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes your wrist in a straight and sometimes slightly bent-back position. Wearing a wrist splint minimizes pressure on the median nerve and allows you a period of … READ MORE

In-home tele-rehabilitation following total knee replacement

Patients who received rehabilitation instruction via video tele-conference, or tele-rehabilitation, following total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, had comparable outcomes to patients who received in-person physical therapy, … READ MORE

Medical 3D printing for the radiologist

From personalized replacement body parts to safer surgeries, 3D printing is revolutionizing medicine. Dr. Frank Rybicki, an American expert in the field, tells Andrew Duffy what the future holds — and why he’s set up shop in … READ MORE

20 ways to see the heart

Our ability to see the human heart – its intricate valves, vessels and chambers – can mean less invasive procedures for patients. Better care for daughters, moms, dads, grandpas and more. A look inside the technology and … READ MORE

NIH funds development of robots to improve health, quality of life

Robots to help visually impaired identify and grasp objects, increase mobility in elderly, and promote curiosity and determination in children. Using a robot arm, Cathy was able to lift a bottle and drink for the first time in 15 … READ MORE

New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum

Body sensors, which were once restricted to doctors’ offices, have come a long way. They now allow any wearer to easily track heart rate, steps and sleep cycles around the clock. Soon, they could become even more versatile — with … READ MORE

Drive with your eyes! Eye tracking wheelchairs for quadraplegics

Patrick Joyce, who suffers from motor neuron disease (MND), has received a $196,000 prize from Hackaday after inventing a unique 3D printed mobility device. The Eyedrivomatic technology, developed in collaboration with Steve Evans and … READ MORE

UCSF study reveals weight loss protects knees

Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow degeneration of cartilage in the knee, a common site of osteoarthritis in aging baby boomers, according to a new MRI study by Alexandra Gersing MD, and nine … READ MORE

Hip-abductor strengthening protocol for runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Reed Ferber, PhD. Knee Injury Study Investigator, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions. Running Injury Clinic, University of Calgary. YouTube Mar 18, 2011 A 3-week hip-abductor muscle-strengthening protocol was effective in … READ MORE

Patellar instability in children and adolescents

Patellar instability is a common occurrence in the skeletally immature patient population, and multiple treatment options exist. Abstract [1] Non-operative treatment is appropriate for patients without osteochondral injuries and … READ MORE

Patellofemoral tracking syndrome

The beating heart of the conventional wisdom about patellofemoral pain is mostly nonsense. The idea of patellofemoral tracking syndrome is that the kneecap may not slide evenly as your knee flexes and extends, because of muscular … READ MORE

Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses

The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of plantar fasciitis symptoms, but evidence regarding specific orthotic designs is inconclusive. Early research suggests a temporary custom foot … READ MORE

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