UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective
Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 … READ MORE
Prehabilitation
Empowering patients and optimizing their health before their upcoming surgeries
Keep your bones strong at every age
Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few … READ MORE
Foot rotation during gait in patients with knee OA
Rotating the foot in or out during gait is associated with significant decreases in … READ MORE
Walking slower and pausing for rest may enable older adults to maintain outdoor mobility
When functional ability declines, changing the way of walking by, for instance, … READ MORE
Study dispels myth of exercise damage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
“The belief that exercise is harmful for cartilage is based on misinformation … READ MORE
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis
Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … READ MORE
The hazard of misunderstanding knee OA
What we understand about our illness has implications for how we go about addressing … READ MORE
New online tool predicts individual risks and benefits of joint replacements
An innovative online tool devised by researchers from the University of Sheffield … READ MORE
ACR and Arthritis Foundation release updated treatment guideline for OA
Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis … READ MORE
Physiatrists offer non-surgical approach to treating muscle, joint, other conditions that impede function
Dr. Julio A. Martinez-Silvestrini is medical director of Baystate Physical Medicine … READ MORE
Australia has a new action plan for arthritis
Experts believe the common condition could be better treated and prevented. I am 32. … READ MORE
Fall risk reduced in older adults with exercise
10 things you can do to prevent devastating falls. A new study shows we know how to … READ MORE
Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain?
Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a … READ MORE
Dodgy treatment: it’s not us, it’s the other lot, say the experts. So who do we believe?
Will my surgery work? Well, it depends on who you ask. Patients might not be getting … READ MORE
New evidence: Hip, knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought
A new study reveals that commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular … READ MORE
Is joint replacement surgery necessary?
Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may … READ MORE
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis
Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, … 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 … READ MORE
Heather Curilla BSc PT, Physiotherapy Consultant – Redcord Calgary
Redcord is a multi-suspension exercise system used to activate and strengthen the … 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 … READ MORE
Active Life Physiotherapy in Canmore AB
Independent, unbiased advice, recommendations and referrals you can trust. Active … 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 … READ MORE
Study tackles non-surgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis
This study is a head-to-head comparison of non-surgical treatment of knee … 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 … READ MORE
Massage helps ease knee arthritis pain, improves mobility
Short-term improvements in symptoms suggests massage could complement treatment. … 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 … 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 … READ MORE
Three reasons to avoid – or delay – knee replacement surgery
Hitting your 50s or 60s can bring several life changes, and increasingly those … READ MORE
Joint mobilization plus exercise beneficial for knee osteoarthritis
Patellar mobilization therapy (PMT) plus exercise has the potential to reduce pain … 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 … READ MORE
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