Online training program helps patients with knee OA cope with pain Patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed an online pain coping skills … READ MORE
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care Joint Academy’s online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly … READ MORE
Coach says 96-year-old ‘crushing it’ every week in CrossFit class Retired doctor needed to build strength after stroke 2 years ago. 96-year-old Bill … READ MORE
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation than those 60 and older Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is increasing … READ MORE
High intensity training best for older people Five years of high-intensity interval training increased quality of life, improved … READ MORE
Physical activity of older people requires tailored monitoring The ability to move about may deteriorate when ageing, a phenomenon which needs to … READ MORE
Kids’ physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents … READ MORE
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
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
Meniscal damage predicts development of accelerated knee osteoarthritis Study data published in Arthritis Rheumatology suggest that destabilizing meniscal … 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
Could a knee brace help ease your osteoarthritis pain? Understanding your options. While there’s no cure for knee osteoarthritis, a … READ MORE
Custom orthotics no better than cheaper insoles for people with heel pain, study suggests New research out of Europe suggests custom foot orthotics might be a waste of money. … READ MORE
U of A lab developing wearable technology to prevent athletic injuries Top student from China lends programming expertise to develop sensors and 3D avatar. … 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
Small new shoe sensor may be a driving ‘force’ to help prevent injuries, improve athletic performance Sensor can show athletes, trainers where foot impacts are strongest to detect and … 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
What happens to your shoulder when you use crutches? We are recruiting volunteers for our study. Participants will be asked to move with … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) Patellofemoral syndrome or patellofemoral pain syndrome is a term used to describe … READ MORE
Physiatry Bracing/Orthotics Clinic – Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services NEW Bracing Clinic for adults with complex conditions. Conditions include nerve … READ MORE
OA knee bracing in family practice Research indicates that primary care physicians are underprescribing exercise as a … READ MORE
Knowledge gaps, time constraints limit use of OA guidelines in primary care Factors influencing the limited use of core clinical practice guideline … READ MORE
Knee OA bracing: Longer use does not impair strength Dose-response research refutes the common perception that increasing brace wear … READ MORE
Patellofemoral pain in adolescents presents a treatment challenge PFP is occurring as early as late elementary school, calling into question … 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 … READ MORE
New biomechanical footwear relieves knee OA pain A new biomechanical footwear system was effective in relieving pain and improving … READ MORE