Boosting Mobility With the Evoke™ Bespoke 3D-Printed Knee Brace Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease affecting millions … READ MORE
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis Subtly adjusting foot angle during walking, tailored to each individual’s … READ MORE
Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while … READ MORE
New research sheds light on “Runner’s Knee” The new study finds personalized rehabilitation may be needed to effectively address … READ MORE
How to rewind the clock on arthritic cartilage A new study in Aging Cell describes how a key protein, called Signal Transducer and … READ MORE
Surgery for torn meniscus still too often unnecessarily performed Researchers find no subgroups that benefit from surgery. A surgery for a torn … READ MORE
Military dogs at Premier Rehab Center do push-ups and yoga ‘Canine tactical athletes’ are flown in from around the world for care. Some … READ MORE
Anesthetics that block nerves around the knee relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis Results from a recent clinical trial published by Wiley in Arthritis & … READ MORE
3D printing leads to light-weight knee brace for the elderly A lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems … READ MORE
Does physical activity impact risk of knee osteoarthritis? In an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators did not find … READ MORE
Lubricant shots for knee OA: No, they really don’t help Meta-analysis of hyaluronic acid trials throws serious shade on common practice. CCO … READ MORE
Regrowing cartilage in a damaged knee gets closer to fixing arthritis A new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering … READ MORE
Giraffe calf walks tall after getting leg brace Calf was born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with a front limb bending the wrong way. … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Realigning bad knees may prompt the body to generate cartilage again Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage … READ MORE
Discovery may explain why more females than males get knee osteoarthritis New genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and … READ MORE
Researchers identify genes at play in people with osteoarthritis After conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are … READ MORE
Milestone in osteoarthritis research Researchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel … READ MORE
Lubricating arthritic knees with synthetic fluid may help tissue heal Painful arthritic knees could be treated by injections of a lubricating fluid that … READ MORE
Osteoarthritis: Conservative therapy delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery Patients benefit from long-lasting effects. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress by … READ MORE
Web-based exercise program improves knee arthritis therapy A new online exercise program, enhanced by personalised text messages, helps people … READ MORE
Prehab can help mitigate impact of delayed surgeries amid COVID-19 Hospitals in Ontario have been ramping down elective surgeries and other non-urgent … READ MORE
Insoles or braces show best pain relief for knee OA The use of braces or insoles in combination with non-biomechanical treatments appear … READ MORE
Stepped exercise program shows benefits for knee OA A stepped exercise program for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) can produce … READ MORE
Online training program helps patients with knee OA cope with pain Patients with knee osteoarthritis who completed an online pain coping skills … READ MORE
Self-reported stiffness comparable to MRI in predicting radiographic knee OA Self-reported data on swelling and morning stiffness showed comparable efficacy to … READ MORE
Suffering from bad knees, some look for alternatives to surgery The burning in his kneecaps was what Richard Bedard noticed first. Then came the … 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
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