What is overpronation?
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as … 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.
Scientists race to regrow lost knee cartilage
Bad knees sideline athletes and mere mortals alike. About 14 million Americans have … READ MORE
Can exercise prevent knee osteoarthritis?
A study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique … READ MORE
Game Changer™ OA knee brace
Several studies investigating the clinical effectiveness of valgus bracing have … READ MORE
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible
Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in … READ MORE
Home monitored rehab following total knee replacement
Claris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of … READ MORE
Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis
Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and … READ MORE
Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower your risk of death
Not just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study … READ MORE
South Health Campus, AHS
Dr. Cheri Nijssen-Jordan in the pediatric unit at the South Health Campus in … READ MORE
Recent trends favor use of bracing for knee OA
Experts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients … READ MORE
A lower body approach to lumbar pain in pitchers
What do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are … READ MORE
Health in a postindustrial age: The mystery of our creaky, painful knees
Living longer and being fatter are part, but not all, of it. Painful, stiff, and … READ MORE
Knee surgery—have we been doing it wrong?
Cleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University … READ MORE
What I wish I’d known about my knees
Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of … READ MORE
Early knee arthritis symptoms first felt when using stairs
People who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early … READ MORE
Recreational running benefits hip, knee health
Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis … READ MORE
Major research explores how our bones and muscles age, new ways to block decline
With age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at … READ MORE
Fiber-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis
Findings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of … READ MORE
Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory for knee osteoarthritis
Reduces pain, improves function, and is safe; prescribe it for long term treatment, … READ MORE
OA strongly affects difficulty in walking
Influence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older … READ MORE
Anti-gravity treadmill has physio patients walking on air
The AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the … READ MORE
Knee, hip rehab made easier with Waterloo developed system
System easier for patients and cheaper for clinics. Physiotherapy patients can get … READ MORE
Steroid injections increased cartilage loss in knee arthritis
Quarterly corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis increased cartilage loss … READ MORE
Knee extensor strength linked to improved physical function in patients with OA
Patients with osteoarthritis and severe physical dysfunction showed an association … READ MORE
Spokane mom has knee replacement at 40, joins fastest growing demographic
Carrie Day was a busy mom with a young daughter, but advanced arthritis in her knees … READ MORE
Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries
‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic … READ MORE
Expert advice against surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee damage
Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not … READ MORE
Will an orthosis help you walk better with MS?
Difficulty walking due to muscle weakness, muscle spasms, and balance issues is … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain symptoms improved after gait modification
Running gait modifications designed to reduce patellofemoral loading also have … READ MORE
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
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