Are a third of knee replacements inappropriate?
One third of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States may be … READ MORE
Knee brace
Knee braces help increase mobility. Unloading braces cushion the knee joint, help absorb impact, and prevent bone to bone contact due to cartilage degeneration. Ligament braces prevent over-extending or bending the leg inward after strain, injury or surgery.
OA knee bracing for lateral, severe cases respond positively
OssKin Evoke™ by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review April 2010 Two … READ MORE
Knee braces activate brain
A prototype ‘mini’ MRI scanner, developed by Imperial College London, that could … READ MORE
Arthritis has an impact on the daily lives of Canadians young and old
Results from a population-based survey. Background There is a perception that the … READ MORE
Development of the arch: functional implications
Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch … 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
Women with knee osteoarthritis experience greater pain sensitivity
Among patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater … READ MORE
Knee OA, biomechanics, and progression to TKA
Findings related to muscle activity during gait and progression to TKA may explain … READ MORE
Determination of OA knee brace effectiveness
Osteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative … READ MORE
Knee arthroscopy in arthritis: an evidence-practice mismatch
The small inconsequential benefit seen from interventions that include arthroscopy … READ MORE
Orthotic options for knee OA focus on compliance issues
New research presented in June at the 2015 ISPO Congress underscored the potential … READ MORE
Encouraging evidence that off-loader knee braces are effective
Given the encouraging evidence that off-loader braces are effective in mediating … READ MORE
Brace therapy in uni-compartmental OA
Offloading strategies for knee osteoarthritis. Brace therapy plays an important role … READ MORE
The perils of poses: Yoga-related injuries
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular with students looking to improve strength, … READ MORE
Knee OA guidelines take patient-centric approach
Updated guidelines and new appropriate use criteria for nonoperative management of … READ MORE
Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking
Killer heels could lead to osteoarthritis in knees, warn scientists. Most women … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs
Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
Assessing knee supports
How effective is wearing a stabilizing knee support? When you say “effective,” I … READ MORE
Knee surgery shows no benefit for mild osteoarthritis
A new study indicates that there is no apparent benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery … 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
Adapted Tango: bringing artistry to rehabilitation
Adapted tango, a version of traditional Argentine tango modified to address motor … READ MORE
That’s a life changer: Halifax company wins award for bionic knee brace
Chris Cowper-Smith CEO of Spring Loaded Technology Inc. holds a knee brace in the … READ MORE
Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis
I was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic … READ MORE
A historical perspective of PCL bracing
Bradley Nash on the court during a volleyball game. Submitted photo by Bahram Mark … READ MORE
Women appear to have a thinner, reduced volume of cartilage in the knee than men
Sex differences in the prevalence, incidence, and severity of osteoarthritis, OA, … READ MORE
Daily walking does not have a negative impact on knee osteoarthritis
A new study has offered fresh evidence that taking regular walks does not carry any … READ MORE
Knee replacement FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis of the knee FAQs
What causes OA? Factors that may lead to OA include: weight gain, advancing age and … READ MORE
Yoga practice enhances management of knee OA
Research suggests that a tailored yoga practice can help reduce pain and improve … READ MORE
Work related joint disorders
A change of physical working methods can lead to you developing a joint … READ MORE
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