Exercise protocol improves physical function in patients with hip, knee OA
Implementation of an exercise protocol was linked with improved physical function in … READ MORE
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Exercise linked with reduced pain in patients with knee OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent an exercise program for 12 weeks … READ MORE
Read this before you get your knee replaced
More than sixty thousand Canadians per year, and climbing, get knee replacement … READ MORE
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
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
Aquatic exercise for knee OA: beyond treating pain alone
The prescription of therapeutic aquatic exercise to people with knee OA should focus … READ MORE
Aquatic resistance training improves physcial function in women with mild knee osteoarthritis
Aquatic resistance training significantly decreases body fat mass and increases … READ MORE
Doctor-Patient communication, a thorny challenge
Many veteran doctors have probably been there: You sit your patient down and explain … 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
Home may be the best place to recover after total joint replacement surgery
Despite higher costs, many doctors recommend and some patients prefer, recovery at … READ MORE
Shared doctor-patient orthopaedic treatment decisions improve outcomes, patient experience
Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is … 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
Knee surgery holds even in heavier patients
Success rates for meniscus surgery were similar for those with average and higher … READ MORE
Foot and ankle issues may increase risk of knee OA
In individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA), the presence of foot and ankle … READ MORE
Online intervention reduces knee pain, improves mobility
A suite of online interventions provided substantial pain relief and improved … READ MORE
Women had significantly greater involvement in knee OA-related health care before TKA
In the 12 months preceding total knee arthroplasty, women experienced significantly … READ MORE
Quadricep strength and speed of force affects knee osteoarthritis
Quadricep strength and speed of force production (SFP) both affect physical … READ MORE
Personal factors linked with increased risk of knee OA in the military population
In an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee … READ MORE
Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA
Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance … READ MORE
Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse
Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing … READ MORE
Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis
Paddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. … READ MORE
Part 2: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee
A noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his … READ MORE
Pre-referral MRIs not often necessary
An MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with … READ MORE
Running may be good for your knees
Many people worry that running ruins knees. But a new study finds that the activity … READ MORE
Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department
An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of … READ MORE
Supervised neuromuscular exercise prior to hip and knee replacement
Total hip and knee replacement (THR and TKR) surgery are recognized treatments for … READ MORE
Is running bad for your knees?
Study suggests it may slow development of osteoarthritis. Everybody believes running … READ MORE
VERA: Virtual physical therapy in the comfort of your own home
VERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients … READ MORE
Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery
People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off … READ MORE
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