Digital toolkit aims to prevent falls amongst the elderly
The Falls Risk Assessment Toolkit identifies patients at risk of falls and, … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
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
Personal factors linked with increased risk of knee OA in the military population
In an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee … READ MORE
Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA
Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance … READ MORE
Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse
Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing … READ MORE
US study finds no way to predict risk of joint replacements
The American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for … READ MORE
Health enhancing physical activity in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis
Paddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. … READ MORE
Tai chi improves well-being and pain relief in knee osteoarthritis
Tai chi was found to improve well-being and relieve pain in patients with knee … READ MORE
Part 2: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee
A noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his … READ MORE
Children’s physical activity linked with knee health as adults
Childhood physical performance measures are significantly associated with knee bone … READ MORE
Pre-referral MRIs not often necessary
An MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with … READ MORE
Running may be good for your knees
Many people worry that running ruins knees. But a new study finds that the activity … READ MORE
Chair yoga helps older adults manage osteoarthritis pain
Chair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older … READ MORE
Supervised neuromuscular exercise prior to hip and knee replacement
Total hip and knee replacement (THR and TKR) surgery are recognized treatments for … READ MORE
Is running bad for your knees?
Study suggests it may slow development of osteoarthritis. Everybody believes running … READ MORE
VERA: Virtual physical therapy in the comfort of your own home
VERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients … READ MORE
Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries in human trial
A ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment … READ MORE
Running actually lowers inflammation in knee joints
Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Kyle Anderson … READ MORE
For articular cartilage injury, a holistic approach is best
A Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, … READ MORE
Knee OA workout thresholds for rehab referral
Researchers at the University of Delaware have determined the minimum workout … READ MORE
Comparing physical therapy and knee surgery
Predictors of crossover to surgery in patients with meniscal tears and OA. Can … READ MORE
Relieve pain of osteoarthritis with a custom knee brace
OA is the leading cause of Total Knee Replacements and affects a third of people … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Think outside the knee
We hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), … READ MORE
Chondroitin sulfate superior to celecoxib for knee cartilage loss
In patients with knee osteoarthritis, quantitative MRI found chondroitin sulfate was … READ MORE
Complementary health approaches to pain gain traction
A recent review of clinical evidence published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings by … READ MORE
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