Young athletes with previous knee injury had higher risk of OA
Young athletes who previously sustained an intra-articular knee injury had a higher … READ MORE
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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.
Exercise protocol improves physical function in patients with hip, knee OA
Implementation of an exercise protocol was linked with improved physical function in … READ MORE
Less pain, greater self-efficacy, and better walking capacity in women with knee OA
Women with knee osteoarthritis who experienced less pain and greater self-efficacy … READ MORE
Exercise linked with reduced pain in patients with knee OA
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent an exercise program for 12 weeks … READ MORE
Success in 3D bio-printing of cartilage
A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage … READ MORE
Read this before you get your knee replaced
More than sixty thousand Canadians per year, and climbing, get knee replacement … READ MORE
3D printable implants may ease damaged knees
Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … READ MORE
Home neighborhood walkability motivates older people to physical activity
Walk-friendly environmental design may provide opportunities for physical activity … 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
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
The US beauty queen making her invisible illness visible
“It’s not easy to stand on stage in a bikini in pageants. I have a … 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
Aquatic exercise for knee OA: beyond treating pain alone
The prescription of therapeutic aquatic exercise to people with knee OA should focus … 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
Doctor-Patient communication, a thorny challenge
Many veteran doctors have probably been there: You sit your patient down and explain … 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
Home may be the best place to recover after total joint replacement surgery
Despite higher costs, many doctors recommend and some patients prefer, recovery at … READ MORE
Shared doctor-patient orthopaedic treatment decisions improve outcomes, patient experience
Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is … 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
Elderly people who choose the wrong shoes have a lower quality of life
83% wear the wrong shoes. As people get older, they experience changes in their foot … READ MORE
Can staying active help prevent chronic pain?
Physical activity affects pain modulation in older adults. A 2015 study examined … READ MORE
Foot and ankle issues may increase risk of knee OA
In individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA), the presence of foot and ankle … READ MORE
Online intervention reduces knee pain, improves mobility
A suite of online interventions provided substantial pain relief and improved … READ MORE
Environmental barriers increase difficulty for adults with knee osteoarthritis
Higher perceived mobility barriers in the environment were associated with increased … 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
Older adults who exercise regularly can reduce risk of severe mobility problems
Nearly one in four adults aged 65 and older has trouble walking or climbing … READ MORE
Quadricep strength and speed of force affects knee osteoarthritis
Quadricep strength and speed of force production (SFP) both affect physical … READ MORE
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