Noisy knees may be an early sign of knee osteoarthritis People who hear grating, cracking, or popping sounds in or around their knee joint … READ MORE
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active! Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
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
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
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
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
Minimal shoes may reduce running injuries Runners who wear running shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot … READ MORE
Chronic ankle instability, gait and muscle activity Clinicians should be aware of distal and proximal neuromuscular strategies when … 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
Minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its … READ MORE
Physiotherapists as primary care practitioners for patients with musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, … 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
Similar risk for injury found with traditional vs minimalist running shoes Compared with soldiers in the U.S. Army who wore stability, cushioning or … READ MORE
Gait differences in patients with non-traumatic and post-traumatic knee OA Results from this study indicated patients with non-traumatic knee osteoarthritis … 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
Current thinking in surgical approaches to meniscus repair With a Torn Meniscus, the Clock Is Ticking. Not so long ago, surgeons thought that … READ MORE
Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them) Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG) Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Surgery for knee pain may not provide benefits People in their 50s and older often get arthroscopic surgery for knee pain, but a … READ MORE
OA risk increases with age, at time of injury and from time of injury onset Joint trauma can lead to a spectrum of acute lesions, including osteochondral … READ MORE