Knee surgery may have minimal quality of life effects in those with less severe symptoms
According to a recently published study, knee replacement surgery had a minimal … READ MORE
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Brace therapy for osteoarthritis
Don’t let OA scare you from staying active!
Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative arthritis is a common condition familiar to … READ MORE
Aquatic exercise for knee OA: beyond treating pain alone
The prescription of therapeutic aquatic exercise to people with knee OA should focus … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … READ MORE
Aquatic resistance training improves physcial function in women with mild knee osteoarthritis
Aquatic resistance training significantly decreases body fat mass and increases … READ MORE
Leisure-time physical activity improves cartilage health and quality of life for women with knee OA
Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in … READ MORE
Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis
A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years … READ MORE
Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy
Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese … READ MORE
Can staying active help prevent chronic pain?
Physical activity affects pain modulation in older adults. A 2015 study examined … READ MORE
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
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
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
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
Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department
An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of … 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
Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery
People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off … 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
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