Australia has a new action plan for arthritis Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented. I am 32. … READ MORE
Fall risk reduced in older adults with exercise 10 things you can do to prevent devastating falls. A new study shows we know how to … READ MORE
Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain? Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a … READ MORE
New evidence: Hip, knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought A new study reveals that commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary? Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … READ MORE
Knee pain not linked to daily walking levels in mild, moderate knee OA Knee pain is not associated with the number of steps per day walked among patients … READ MORE
Knee pain lasting 1 year predicts faster cartilage loss, higher OA risk Fluctuating and persistent knee pain over 1 year predicts accelerated cartilage loss … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA may yield shorter length of stay, better discharge disposition Patients who participated in a prehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty … READ MORE
What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain? No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease … READ MORE
Three reasons to avoid – or delay – knee replacement surgery Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those … READ MORE
Funding for physiotherapy led exercise programs is key to proper OA management Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating and painful condition affecting more than 2.2 … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Higher intensity walking may lower risk of knee replacement in people with OA Patients with knee osteoarthritis who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity may … READ MORE
Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. … READ MORE
Knee OA bracing: Longer use does not impair strength Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear … READ MORE
Relieve pain and improve stability with an unloader knee brace for osteoarthritis An unloader knee brace is one of several types of knee braces that can be used to … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescents presents a treatment challenge PFP is occurring as early as late elementary school, calling into question … READ MORE
Moderate physical activity slows cartilage loss in women with knee osteoarthritis Moderate physical activity may prevent cartilage loss and slow the progression of … READ MORE
New physical activity guidelines – A call to activity for clinicians and patients This issue of JAMA includes a summary of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for … READ MORE
Scientists uncover why knee joint injury leads to osteoarthritis Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice … READ MORE
New biomechanical footwear relieves knee OA pain A new biomechanical footwear system was effective in relieving pain and improving … READ MORE
Custom foot orthotics for relief of lower back pain Shoe inserts or foot orthotics are sometimes used to treat lower back pain in people … READ MORE
Physical therapies underused following total knee replacement Evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients who undergo total knee … READ MORE
New research ranks effectiveness of non-surgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis An estimated 45 percent of people are at risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA) … READ MORE
What to expect from knee surgery rehabilitation A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as … READ MORE
Pain the main driver of health care use in OA Pain is the main impetus for seeking medical care among patients with … READ MORE
Knee bracing can significantly reduce pain of kneecap osteoarthritis “There’s a pressing need for non-surgical interventions for knee osteoarthritis, … READ MORE
Updated exercise guidelines for adults with arthritis Counseling patients with inflammatory arthritis (iA) or osteoarthritis (OA) of the … READ MORE
Patients with anterior knee pain helped by physiotherapy Patellofemoral Update focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of … READ MORE