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3D printable implants may ease damaged knees Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … 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
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A runner’s guide to the perfect shoe In 2010, the running-shoe world was in turmoil. The rapid rise of barefoot and … 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
Positive results for pediatric patient with idiopathic toe walking A multidisciplinary approach offered benefits for a pediatric patient who had … READ MORE
Treating pediatric toe walking – is it idiopathic? Pediatric toe walking is not necessarily idiopathic and can be the result of an … READ MORE
Walking barefoot on gravel improves gait for children with idiopathic toe walking Walking barefoot on a gravel surface significantly improved gait in children with … READ MORE
Hinged vs solid AFOs for cerebral palsy: No significant difference in gait There are no significant differences in gait or gross mobility between hinged and … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … 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
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
Obesity in pregnancy tied to cerebral palsy in kids Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy may be increasing the chances … READ MORE
Children’s backs: Trolleys do less damage than backpacks Researchers at the University of Granada warn that 23 percent of the girls carry a … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … 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
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … 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
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
Engineers customize Christmas toys for disabled children Because of her cerebral palsy, 4-year-old Scarlett Wilgis has trouble opening her … READ MORE
3D-printed Adidas trainers go on sale Adidas has released a limited-edition run of its 3D-printed trainers, which were … READ MORE
Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Kyle Anderson … READ MORE