Prehabilitation

New evidence: Hip, knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought

A new study reveals that commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular injections may be harmful in some patients with at-risk conditions or may cause complications that are not well understood. These findings appear online in … READ MORE

Is joint replacement surgery necessary?

Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may allow some patients to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. Evoke™ knee brace. OssKin. By Kim Waterman, Northwestern Medicine, Orthopedics … READ MORE

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London. Medical Xpress. CC0 Public Domain Rupert Marquand, Queen Mary University of London 27 … READ MORE

Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems

Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace plays an important role in living a vibrant, healthy life. Walking short distances allows you to get the physical activity you need, live independently, go shopping, … READ MORE

Heather Curilla BSc PT, Physiotherapy Consultant – Redcord Calgary

Redcord is a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen the muscles of the body. The suspension adds a new element to the treatment of injuries and pain by eliminating compensations and isolating key muscles used … READ MORE

Study highlights importance of ACL reconstruction for youth at high risk of knee re-injury

Sport Medicine Centre researchers find patellar tendon reconstruction can protect active youth from early osteoarthritis. Dr. Nick Mohtadi, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Director, Sports Medicine Centre, led a clinical trial … READ MORE

On bended knees: The quest for new knees is complete

Last fall I decided to face my biggest challenge and undergo bilateral knee replacement surgery. It was a fascinating journey I had actually started years earlier – but my own paralyzing fear kept me postponing surgery dates after … READ MORE

Active Life Physiotherapy in Canmore AB

Independent, unbiased advice, recommendations and referrals you can trust. Active Life Physiotherapy. Canmore AB. Facebook. Heather King, PT BscPT DScPT BAHSc FCAMPT CAFCI SPC Jenna Nodding, MScPT BKin CAFCI Book your complimentary … READ MORE

Knee pain not linked to daily walking levels in mild, moderate knee OA

Knee pain is not associated with the number of steps per day walked among patients with mild or moderate symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, according to findings published in Arthritis Care & Research. Mobility as Medicine: … READ MORE

Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis

This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement surgery. Here is what they found. Florence Dressler illustration in Feminology 1902, page 607. Library of … READ MORE

Knee pain lasting 1 year predicts faster cartilage loss, higher OA risk

Fluctuating and persistent knee pain over 1 year predicts accelerated cartilage loss as well as an increased risk for incident and progressive radiographic osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Research & … READ MORE

Massage helps ease knee arthritis pain, improves mobility

Short-term improvements in symptoms suggests massage could complement treatment. Study Determines Optimal Dose of Massage for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Pain Research. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) … READ MORE

Prehabilitation for TKA may yield shorter length of stay, better discharge disposition

Patients who participated in a prehabilitation protocol for total knee arthroplasty experienced shorter length of stay and better discharge disposition, according to results published in The Annals of Translational Medicine. Prehab … READ MORE

What’s the best way to find relief from your knee arthritis pain?

No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease symptoms. Sustainable pain control: How a knee brace helps live a pain free life. Sharron Cowbridge, OA Knee Pain Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials … READ MORE

Three reasons to avoid – or delay – knee replacement surgery

Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those include artificial joints. For much of the aging U.S. population, knees in particular are wearing out. Össur Unloader knee brace The Davis … READ MORE

Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis

Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a phase 2 study published Nov. 12 in the Annals of Family … READ MORE

Funding for physiotherapy led exercise programs is key to proper OA management

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating and painful condition affecting more than 2.2 million Australians at a cost to the health system of $2.1 billion annually. As Australia’s population ages and obesity rates climb, this figure is … READ MORE

OA knee bracing in family practice

Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis, and experts suggest the same can be said about bracing. Townsend Design photo By Larry Hand, Lower Extremity … READ MORE

Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care

Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline recommendations for knee osteoarthritis among general practitioners include knowledge gaps, low confidence and skill deficiencies, time and other constraints, the … READ MORE

Higher intensity walking may lower risk of knee replacement in people with OA

Patients with knee osteoarthritis who walk at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity may lower their risk of total knee arthroplasty, or joint replacement surgery, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2018 ACR/ARHP … READ MORE

Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good

Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time leading to … READ MORE

Knee OA bracing: Longer use does not impair strength

Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear time leads to muscle atrophy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In fact, longer bracing duration appears to improve hamstring strength as well as … READ MORE

Relieve pain and improve stability with an unloader knee brace for osteoarthritis

An unloader knee brace is one of several types of knee braces that can be used to provide stability, support, and pain relief if you have knee osteoarthritis affecting primarily only one side of your knee joint. How It Works | … READ MORE

Patellofemoral pain in adolescents presents a treatment challenge

PFP is occurring as early as late elementary school, calling into question traditional “overuse injury” therapies. University of Toronto Womens Varsity Blues volleyball game with Ryerson Rams, November 18, 2017. Henry Zhao, The … READ MORE

OA quickly progresses among young military officers with knee injuries

Nearly one in five military officers who have had a knee injury developed radiographic osteoarthritis before 30 years of age, according to data presented at the ACR/ARHP 2018 Annual Meeting. Military populations experience high rates … READ MORE

Moderate physical activity slows cartilage loss in women with knee osteoarthritis

Moderate physical activity may prevent cartilage loss and slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in women, according to a study recently published in Arthritis Care & Research. Össur Unloader One Rheumatology Advisor … READ MORE

New physical activity guidelines – A call to activity for clinicians and patients

This issue of JAMA includes a summary of the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition.[1] These guidelines update those presented in 2008 and expand the medical conditions for which physical activity is likely … READ MORE

On bended knees: Two steps forward, one step back

Sun Media national lifestyle and food editor Rita DeMontis recently wrote about her struggles with advanced osteoarthritis knee issues, and how she faced the toughest challenge of her life: Bilateral knee surgery. In Part Four of her … READ MORE

If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert

If you take up exercise later in life, as a treatment for joint or hip pain, you should expect a small, temporary increase in pain.[2] But if you proceed sensibly, you will be rewarded with pain relief similar [5] to that of a … READ MORE

Scientists uncover why knee joint injury leads to osteoarthritis

Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice hockey, but people often do not know that such injuries may lead to joint inflammation and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Leading non-invasive … READ MORE

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