It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA
The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Brace yourself for knee pain relief
If you’re among the estimated 10 million [Americans, annually] who have been … READ MORE
Patients benefit from one-on-one education prior to joint replacement surgery
Education session with a physical therapist prior to knee or hip replacement … READ MORE
Glucosamine-chondroitin shown protective for 6 years in patients with knee OA
Cartilage volume loss was reduced in patients with knee osteoarthritis who … READ MORE
Meniscus surgery criteria called into question
Surgeons should not necessarily operate on patients with degenerative meniscus tears … READ MORE
Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls
Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related … READ MORE
Step up your workout with Nordic walking
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers … READ MORE
Effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery compared with non-operative management of knee osteoarthritis
A new study from Western’s Bone and Joint Institute could save the health-care … READ MORE
Health benefits: Coverage, access and service
Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with … READ MORE
Strategies to reduce progression of structural changes in osteoarthritis
Chondroitin sulfate is more efficient than anti-inflammatory drugs for delaying the … READ MORE
Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and … READ MORE
OA bracing: Spin class
Rotation may be key to pain relief. Research from the Hospital for Special Surgery … READ MORE
Biomechanics play key role in knee osteoarthritis
Researchers and clinicians often point to biomechanical elements, particularly … READ MORE
When not to fix: Thoughts of an orthopaedic surgeon
One driving force that is emerging in our high-tech, low-touch approach to … READ MORE
Conservative biomechanical strategies for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent forms of this disease, with … READ MORE
Knee brace reduces damage, pain in osteoarthritis
For the first time, a scientific study has shown that a simple slip-on knee brace … READ MORE
Marc Schneider, Clinician, Pediatric Specialist
Marc has specialized in pediatrics since 1989 when he joined the Alberta … READ MORE
Dr. Jordan Raugust, MD, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)
Kinesis is a specialty medical clinic founded by a group of physiatrists. … READ MORE
Low intensity intervention yields modest benefit in knee and hip osteoarthritis
The combined patient and provider intervention resulted in modest improvement in … READ MORE
Gait retraining improves symptoms of knee OA
Walking differently to reduce knee pain. A number of different gait modifications … READ MORE
Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles
Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee … READ MORE
OA knee braces: Buying time
Long-term compliance data raise issues. A study published in the August issue of … READ MORE
Knee and hip OA significantly impact quality of life in younger adults
Adults aged between 20 and 55 years with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) report … READ MORE
Hot tip for knee OA: Foam rollers reduce quadriceps soreness
Canadian and Australian researchers found large decreases in quadriceps pain 24 and … READ MORE
Catching knee osteoarthritis early
Pharmacists are about to take on a bigger role in preventive health care by offering … READ MORE
Bracing improves pain and bone marrow lesions in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Use of a patellofemoral knee brace can improve pain symptoms and bone marrow lesions … READ MORE
Variation in use of non-surgical treatments among osteoarthritis patients in orthopaedic practice in the Netherlands
While most recommended non-surgical treatments for OA were used frequently as single … READ MORE
In-home tele-rehabilitation following total knee replacement
Patients who received rehabilitation instruction via video tele-conference, or … READ MORE
UCSF study reveals weight loss protects knees
Obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight can significantly slow … READ MORE
New strategy discovered for treating arthritis
Arthritis patients could one day benefit from a novel form of medicine, according to … READ MORE
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