OA strongly affects difficulty in walking
Influence of arthritis greater than heart disease or diabetes. One in four older … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
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
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
Patellofemoral pain symptoms improved after gait modification
Running gait modifications designed to reduce patellofemoral loading also have … READ MORE
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
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
Read this before you get your knee replaced
More than sixty thousand Canadians per year, and climbing, get knee replacement … READ MORE
Women more sensitive to metal used in joint replacement
Why are women at higher risk of complications after total hip or knee replacement … 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
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
High heels: Elevating the discussion
The biomechanical implications of high-heeled shoes are well known, and now dramatic … 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
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
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