Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Quadricep strength and speed of force production (SFP) both affect physical functioning in people with, or at risk for, knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual
… READ MOREIn an active military population, the incidence of primary and secondary knee osteoarthritis correlated with chronological age, race, rank and branch of service, according to results. Maximalist shoes fail to cushion impact of
… READ MORESome—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) severity and two-year progression, according to research from Tufts Medical Center in
… READ MOREWorking as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing wheelchairs and beds, twisting and lifting, and long periods on your feet. Jennifer Thomas, who’s been a nurse at UK HealthCare for six years, can attest
… READ MOREThe American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for readmission of joint replacement patients within 90 days, but a new study finds there is no good index for assessing that risk. Replace, but
… READ MOREPaddling with Evoke brace Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 9.6% of men and 18% of women aged over 60 have osteoarthritis worldwide. The disease often results in pain
… READ MORETai chi was found to improve well-being and relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Master Geng Zhang Cai is the Canadian national Wushu team coach, official
… READ MOREA noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his account of his knee replacement surgery, knee replacement specialist Ira H. Kirschenbaum MD, chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at
… READ MOREChildhood physical performance measures are significantly associated with knee bone area and cartilage volume in adulthood, concluded researchers who presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
… READ MOREAn MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with knee pain. While MRI is highly sensitive and it can detect intra-articular pathology, these changes might be associated with degenerative joint
… READ MOREMany people worry that running ruins knees. But a new study finds that the activity may in fact benefit the joint, changing the biochemical environment inside the knee in ways that could help keep it working smoothly. The Economical
… READ MOREChair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis, according to a study published December 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Doctor’s
… READ MORETotal hip and knee replacement (THR and TKR) surgery are recognized treatments for pain relief in patients with severe symptoms from hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). Nevertheless, one year after surgery up to 50% of patients
… READ MOREStudy suggests it may slow development of osteoarthritis. Everybody believes running can leave you sore and swollen, right? Well, a new study suggests running might actually reduce inflammation in joints. BYU HealthDay News January
… READ MOREVERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients perform prescribed in-home exercise programs while monitoring their compliance and reporting results back to their physical therapists. The goal is to
… READ MOREA ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment and prognosis of a common sporting knee injury, has been trialled in humans for the first time by scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and
… READ MORERunning may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Kyle Anderson – Runner. Nathaniel Ray Edwards BYU Photo Todd Hollingshead, Brigham Young University December 08, 2016 We all know that running causes a bit of
… READ MOREA Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, I’ve come to a realization about articular cartilage: You’ve got to understand the whole knee. It’s not enough to master arthroscopy. You
… READ MOREResearchers at the University of Delaware have determined the minimum workout thresholds for patients with knee osteoarthritis that would determine whether a patient should be referred to physical rehabilitation, according to a
… READ MOREPredictors of crossover to surgery in patients with meniscal tears and OA. Can “prehab” improve outcomes after acl surgery? Dr. David Geier Susan London, Internal Medicine News May 13, 2015 SEATTLE – Certain clinical factors
… READ MOREOA is the leading cause of Total Knee Replacements and affects a third of people aged 65 and older. The incidence rate of this degenerative disease with no cure is growing. OssKin Evoke Top 2 custom knee braces we recommend to
… READ MOREWe hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and how addressing those additional conditions can help improve knee pain and function. But a growing body of research suggests one set of
… READ MOREIn patients with knee osteoarthritis, quantitative MRI found chondroitin sulfate was superior to celecoxib in the reduction of cartilage volume loss, according to results of a 2-year exploratory study. “In sum, this study confirmed
… READ MOREA recent review of clinical evidence published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers suggests that complementary health techniques have a legitimate place in a physician’s pain relief
… READ MOREPhysical activity remains the best buy for public health. Michael Gendy of King, NC continues to exercise after participating in a Wake Forest School of Medicine study that found aerobic activity may lower a risk factor for developing
… READ MOREChanging the way people walk can significantly decrease knee external adduction moments, which in turn appears to relieve pain and possibly slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The challenge, however, is finding a gait modification
… READ MOREBoth orthoses reduce pain and improve gait anomalies in medial compartment knee OA. Our results suggest a laterally wedged insole can be an alternative conservative approach to unloader knee orthosis for treating symptoms of medial
… READ MOREA combination of complementary medicine and standard care shows potential to reduce preoperative anxiety levels and improve the outcome of the operation, state authors of a new report. Integrative Medicine: Healing Focused on Your
… READ MOREBy adopting a walking routine and other moderate physical activities, older adults can recover from a major disability more quickly, and maintain their independence over time, according to a new Yale-led study. Nordic walking on a
… READ MOREIn the moment: Knee OA. The effects of mild limb-length discrepancy (LLD) on gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) may contribute to disease progression, according to research epublished in August by Clinical Biomechanics.
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