Knee surgery may have minimal quality of life effects in those with less severe symptoms
According to a recently published study, knee replacement surgery had a minimal … READ MORE
Active aging
Active lifestyles contribute to overall well-being
Aquatic resistance training improves physcial function in women with mild knee osteoarthritis
Aquatic resistance training significantly decreases body fat mass and increases … READ MORE
Leisure-time physical activity improves cartilage health and quality of life for women with knee OA
Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in … READ MORE
Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis
A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years … READ MORE
Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy
Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese … READ MORE
Reducing frustration with health care for adults with chronic medical conditions
Navigating the U.S. health care system can be frustrating for anyone, but for adults … READ MORE
Elderly people who choose the wrong shoes have a lower quality of life
83% wear the wrong shoes. As people get older, they experience changes in their foot … READ MORE
Can staying active help prevent chronic pain?
Physical activity affects pain modulation in older adults. A 2015 study examined … READ MORE
Digital toolkit aims to prevent falls amongst the elderly
The Falls Risk Assessment Toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls and, … READ MORE
Environmental barriers increase difficulty for adults with knee osteoarthritis
Higher perceived mobility barriers in the environment were associated with increased … READ MORE
Older adults who exercise regularly can reduce risk of severe mobility problems
Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing … READ MORE
Lessons on aging well, from a 105-year-old cyclist
At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert … READ MORE
Who will care for the caregivers?
I should have put his socks back on. The thought kept nagging me as I finished my … READ MORE
Chair yoga helps older adults manage osteoarthritis pain
Chair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older … READ MORE
105-year-old French cyclist sets world record
Robert Marchand rides 22.547 kilometres in 1 hour. Nearly a century ago, Robert … READ MORE
In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity
Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and … READ MORE
Walking uses more than just feet
We humans walk with our feet. This is true, but not entirely. Walking, as part of … READ MORE
Exercise: Not a miracle cure, just good medicine
Physical activity remains the best buy for public health. Michael Gendy of King, NC … READ MORE
Moderate activity helps older adults maintain mobility and independence
By adopting a walking routine and other moderate physical activities, older adults … READ MORE
Ontario’s ambitious Patients First legislation met with hope and skepticism
Carole Ann Alloway’s husband, Bill, had seven ankle surgeries due to recurring … READ MORE
Aging caregivers of children with disabilities pushed to the breaking point
Carlo is in a wheelchair thanks to a condition called myositis. Now that he’s … READ MORE
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
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
104-year-old cyclist named world’s greatest centenarian athlete
Think you’re too old to do sport? Think again. Researchers have analysed the … READ MORE
Physical decline begins earlier than expected
Physical declines begin sooner in life than typically detected, often when people … READ MORE
Exercise as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with knee damage
Study raises questions over widespread practice without supporting evidence. … READ MORE
When doctors have conflicts of interest
My mother-in-law is an impressive woman. At the age of 77, she still maintains a … READ MORE
Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even … READ MORE
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