Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … READ MORE
Early treatment
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
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
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
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
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
Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries in human trial
A ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment … READ MORE
Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints
Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Kyle Anderson … READ MORE
For articular cartilage injury, a holistic approach is best
A Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, … READ MORE
Chondroitin sulfate superior to celecoxib for knee cartilage loss
In patients with knee osteoarthritis, quantitative MRI found chondroitin sulfate was … 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
Positive effects of exercise therapy on pain and function in osteoarthritis
Evoke 3D printed custom knee brace. Osskin Despite the high prevalence and burden on … READ MORE
Physiotherapists as primary care practitioners for patients with musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, … READ MORE
Self-care and exercise effective in managing knee conditions
Self-care is a concept widely applied across healthcare and can be broadly defined … READ MORE
What you need to know about prehabilitation
Most of us know the value of rehabilitation following a surgery, such as a joint … READ MORE
Gait can determine source of knee OA
A small study published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research shows that … READ MORE
Rx: Exercise daily—outdoors. Doctor’s orders
Prescribing nature therapy. Slow Uptake of Exercise Prescriptions. With dazzling … READ MORE
Got knee pain? The best tool for evaluating knee pain among middle-aged patients is an x-ray
Knee pain is common among Americans age 40 and up. Nearly 1 in 17 people visit … 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
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