Does silent inflammation explain rise in ‘Non-OA’ knee pain? An Italian study [2] detects a high prevalence of inflammatory abnormalities in the … READ MORE
Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and … READ MORE
AAOS criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today released Appropriate Use … 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 … READ MORE
Wrist splint for carpal tunnel syndrome A wrist splint is a brace that looks like a fingerless glove. It stabilizes your … READ MORE
In-home tele-rehabilitation following total knee replacement Patients who received rehabilitation instruction via video tele-conference, or … READ MORE
UCSF study reveals weight loss protects knees Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow … READ MORE
Patellar instability in children and adolescents Patellar instability is a common occurrence in the skeletally immature patient … READ MORE
Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of … READ MORE
Solving the curious case of runner’s knee Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common … READ MORE
Reduce knee pain with medication and exercise therapy Combo therapy alleviates osteoarthritis knee pain enough to resume disease modifying … READ MORE
Tai chi compares to physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis Tai chi can improve the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis as much as — or more than … READ MORE
Lateral wedge insoles not associated with improvement of knee pain in osteoarthritis “These results suggest that compared with control interventions, lateral wedges … READ MORE
The effect of knee orthoses on gait in medial knee compartment osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders. Epidemiological … READ MORE
Mephisto Hawai women’s shoe The Hawai casual oxford for women offers the features that customers have come to … READ MORE
Internet-connected brace designed to help seniors avoid falls Clinicians and patients can view progress easily, using an app or a web dashboard, … READ MORE
Chondroitin rivals Celecoxib for osteoarthritis symptoms “There is now more than 20 years of clinical and empirical evidence supporting … READ MORE
Early knee osteoarthritis management should first address mechanical joint overload Early knee osteoarthritis poses a therapeutic dilemma to the musculoskeletal … READ MORE
17 tips for finding the right shoes for your child with special needs The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone. When special needs … READ MORE
Why shoe shopping stresses me out Buying Syona’s shoes is a challenge and Anchel shares why. I have a serious thing … READ MORE
Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping 3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT … READ MORE
Four-step plan for managing knee osteoarthritis An international task force of osteoarthritis (OA) experts is proposing a four-step … READ MORE
Part 3 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Systemic pharmacotherapy and intra-articular treatments Systemic treatments for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) have been shown to have … READ MORE
Part 2 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Self-help and non-pharmacological interventions Early intervention for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is important for ameliorating … READ MORE
Part 1 – Managing knee osteoarthritis: Rationale for early treatment Attention to early diagnosis and intervention in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
Ambling modifiers: Finding a patient-friendly gait for knee OA In the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce … READ MORE
New phone app for patients with spina bifida Use of the iMHere system in spina bifida is feasible and was associated with short … READ MORE
Kamik Kids ‘Manatee’ Sport Sandal Parents recommend Manatee Sport Sandal by Kamik® Kids for $39.99. Children’s … READ MORE
Knee replacement surgery works, but so can non-surgical techniques Knee replacement more effective than alternative care but risks are higher, too. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis in the XXIst century: Risk factors and behaviours that influence onset and progression Paddling with Evoke™ brace Musumeci G, Aiello FC, Szychlinska MA, Di Rosa M, … READ MORE