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Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of
AAOS: sports-related orthopedic injuries in seniors projected to grow 123 percent by 2040

AAOS: sports-related orthopedic injuries in seniors projected to grow 123 percent by 2040

by Lori SolomonSports-related injuries among older adults are expected to increase 123 percent between 2021 and 2040, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy

AAOS: sports-related orthopedic injuries in seniors projected to grow 123 percent by 2040

by Lori SolomonSports-related injuries among older adults are expected to increase 123 percent between 2021 and 2040, according to a study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy
Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco

Outcomes better at one year with physical therapy for knee OA

(HealthDay)—For patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, those undergoing physical therapy have less pain and functional disability at one year compared with those who receive an intraarticular gluco
Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap

Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily therap
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re
'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function

'Stepped' approach to exercise can help with arthritic knees

by Steven Reinberg Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function
Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu

Study shows that eccentric-only resistance training can lower passive muscle stiffness

byDoshisha UniversityEccentric-only resistance training at long muscle lengths and with a long contraction duration can chronically decrease the passive stiffness of a specific muscle while simu
ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

by Karl Morgan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBetween25 and 30 playershave missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) inj

ACL injuries can lead to osteoarthritis later in life. Here's what you need to know

by Karl Morgan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageBetween25 and 30 playershave missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) inj
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKarin Hellgren and colleagues examined pregnancy outcomes in relation to disease activity and antirheumatic treatment stra

Pregnancy outcomes affected by both maternal and paternal inflammatory disease

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainKarin Hellgren and colleagues examined pregnancy outcomes in relation to disease activity and antirheumatic treatment stra
In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

by Casey Peter Mainsbridge, Cassandra Iannucci, John Williams and Shane Pill,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many repre

In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school

by Casey Peter Mainsbridge, Cassandra Iannucci, John Williams and Shane Pill,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSport is a significant part of Australian culture and for many repre