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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
Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

by Bryce Dyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. Howe

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

by Bryce Dyer,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. Howe
Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis

Extra pounds could bring more painful joints

(HealthDay)—Carrying excess pounds can be painful, literally. A new study finds that being overweight or obese ups the risk of pain in people with musculoskeletal disorders."Pain, osteoarthritis
During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org

During lockdown, go online for advice on treating bone, joint issues

Need counseling about the care of bone or joint issues?During the coronaviruspandemic, it may be available on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' (AAOS) website. Its OrthoInfo.org
Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGood news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn and painful shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new r

Too much treadmill? This could help your shin splints

byUniversity of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGood news for all the treadmill runners who suffer from stubborn and painful shin splints: A little outdoor gait training may help, new r
Diet and exercise intervention better for pain in knee osteoarthritis

Diet and exercise intervention better for pain in knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a small but statistically significant difference in knee pain ov

Diet and exercise intervention better for pain in knee osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a small but statistically significant difference in knee pain ov
Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can

Reducing corticosteroid use in rheumatoid arthritis

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: CC0 Public DomainIs the long-term use of glucocorticoids essential in people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, or can
Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

by University of SheffieldOsteolysis with denosumab treatment. Credit: University of SheffieldMore than half of repeat hip replacement operations could be prevented with a drug already successful

Osteoporosis drug could half number of redo hip replacement operations

by University of SheffieldOsteolysis with denosumab treatment. Credit: University of SheffieldMore than half of repeat hip replacement operations could be prevented with a drug already successful
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