Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
As the population ages, the number of joint replacement surgeries has increased exponentially. In the past, patient perceptions regarding the ability to return to high levels of activity and sports after joint replacement were often
… READ MORETricompartmental osteoarthritis occurs when all three compartments in the knee are affected by arthritis symptoms. Localized pain, inflammation, and weakness in the knee may be symptoms of tricompartmental osteoarthritis. Paddling
… READ MOREGolfers with knee osteoarthritis should walk the course, not ride, for better health benefits. From presidents to retirees, more than 17 million people over the age of 50 golf regularly. Knee osteoarthritis, which causes swelling,
… READ MOREA knee that is as good as new again, without major surgery or a prosthesis. That is something osteoarthritis patients can only dream of. But this will soon change, according to UT professor Marcel Karperien. If all goes well, the
… READ MOREKinesiology study shows how knee cartilage is protected by the menisci. University of Calgary researchers Ziad Abusara and Walter Herzog have discovered that most patients who had their meniscus removed developed knee osteoarthritis.
… READ MOREWhen patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) complain of lower back pain, what is happening with certain muscles in the spine? Michael Cogland, Wikimedia Commons Elizabeth Hofheinz MPH MEd, Orthopedics This Week August 24 2018
… READ MORESupination and pronation are parts of a stride. Supination occurs when weight is placed on the outside of the foot while walking or running. When the opposite happens, and a person shifts their weight from the heel to the forefoot, it
… READ MORENew research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reveals that a bad digging technique can as much as double the load on the joints in the body, leaving people susceptible to chronic injuries. Coventry
… READ MOREBad knees sideline athletes and mere mortals alike. About 14 million Americans have osteoarthritis of the knees severe enough to cause pain and inflammation, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and more people are getting the
… READ MOREA study of human skeletons housed in the vaults of US museums is providing a unique historical perspective on the prevailing wisdom that knee osteoarthritis (OA) is primarily a disease of aging and overweight, factors that are
… READ MORESeveral studies investigating the clinical effectiveness of valgus bracing have reported that patients experience significant reduction in pain and improvement in physical function. Significant reduction of pain during activities of
… READ MOREClaris Reflex is a wearable sensor that provides 24/7 continuous monitoring of patient movement. Claris Healthcare, a company with offices in Vancouver, Canada and Ferndale, Washington, is releasing its novel Claris Reflex knee rehab
… READ MORERetired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis and face problems with their knees earlier in life than the average person, a study has revealed. Reviewers found that both exercise and
… READ MORENot just parks but also streetside trees and lawns could have health benefits, study suggests. In Japan, they call it shinrin-yoku – literally, “forest bathing.” Here, we might just call it a walk in the park. Either
… READ MOREExperts say new research underscoring the clinical benefits of bracing for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), along with more comfortable device designs aimed at improving patient compliance, may help boost the historically low
… READ MOREWhat do gators, windmills, and lawnmowers all have in common? All three are nicknames for exercises that incorporate strengthening or stretching of muscles in both the lower back and the lower extremities. And all three are examples
… READ MORELiving longer and being fatter are part, but not all, of it. Painful, stiff, and grating knees may not just be a sign of aging—they may also be a sign of the times. An archaeological sample with traces of bone-on-bone contact. Heli
… READ MORECleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University at Buffalo study that could impact athletes and seniors, reduce health care costs. By Grove Potter, University at Buffalo July 18, 2017 A team of
… READ MOREPeople who suffer from knee pain when using the stairs may be experiencing the early symptoms of osteoarthritis, according to a new study by University of Leeds experts. Stair Climbing vs. Running in Run Society University of Leeds
… READ MORERecreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports
… READ MOREWith age, the form and function of our bones and muscles drop off, putting us at increased risk of frailty and falls. Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are discovering just what happens to the stem
… READ MOREFindings from two long-term studies in line with other associated health benefits of fibre. A fibre-rich diet is linked to a lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis, finds the first study of its kind, published online. Those who
… READ MOREReduces pain, improves function, and is safe; prescribe it for long term treatment, say researchers. High quality (pharmaceutical grade) chondroitin sulfate is as good as a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
… READ MOREInfluence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older adults reported having difficulty walking, with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip having a larger influence on this than comorbidities such as
… READ MOREThe AlterG is an anti-gravity treadmill being used for physiotherapy at the University of Alberta. Mariya Oleinikova (left) uses the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill under the watchful eye of physical therapy professor Kim Dao. Richard
… READ MORESystem easier for patients and cheaper for clinics. Physiotherapy patients can get more accurate feedback on rehab exercises and clinics can save money thanks to a new system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo. A
… READ MOREQuarterly corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis increased cartilage loss over the course of 2 years without providing any clinical benefit, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the May 16 issue of JAMA.
… READ MOREPatients with osteoarthritis and severe physical dysfunction showed an association between increased knee extensor strength and improved self-reported physical function, according to results presented at the Osteoarthritis Research
… READ MORECarrie Day was a busy mom with a young daughter, but advanced arthritis in her knees made her feel like an old woman. Carrie Day and her daughter, Chloe, 3, stroll through the Brown Mountain Regional Stormwater Facility. Carrie, age
… READ MOREKnee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not be performed in almost all patients with degenerative knee disease, say a panel of international experts in the British Medical Journal, BMJ today.
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