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Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m

Study compares traditional versus dynamic chairs during prolonged seated work

byUniversity of WaterlooA traditional office chair (left) and a "dynamic" chair. Credit: University of WaterlooThose trying to alleviate back pain after long hours of sitting at work m
Beyond the pedals: Testing upper limb feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Beyond the pedals: Testing upper limb feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityThe ergometers were used to investigate the relationship between heart rate and oxygen uptake during exercise testing using lower and upper limbs while also estima

Beyond the pedals: Testing upper limb feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityThe ergometers were used to investigate the relationship between heart rate and oxygen uptake during exercise testing using lower and upper limbs while also estima
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

by Clément Lemineur, Clément Naveilhan and François Dernoncourt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and yo

Walking or running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

by Clément Lemineur, Clément Naveilhan and François Dernoncourt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it's already 7:30 a.m.—and yo
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar
Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

(HealthDay)—A combined intervention of optimized analgesic prescription and exercise therapy is feasible and associated with significant reductions in pain and activity limitation in patients with kne

Analgesics plus exercise therapy feasible for knee OA

(HealthDay)—A combined intervention of optimized analgesic prescription and exercise therapy is feasible and associated with significant reductions in pain and activity limitation in patients with kne
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.The Monash University researc

A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

byMonash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.The Monash University researc
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and TreatmentEarly Treatment Can Help ImmenselyByCarol EusticeUpdated on September 28, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chand

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and Treatment

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis): Symptoms and TreatmentEarly Treatment Can Help ImmenselyByCarol EusticeUpdated on September 28, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chand
Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

by Rob Cahill,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonKnee pain sufferer Deborah Brown is helping UTHealth's Hyochol 'Brian' Ahn, PhD, ANP-BC, and his colleague Lindsey P

Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain

by Rob Cahill,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonKnee pain sufferer Deborah Brown is helping UTHealth's Hyochol 'Brian' Ahn, PhD, ANP-BC, and his colleague Lindsey P
Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of

Conservative osteoarthritis therapy programme delays need for knee and hip joint replacement surgery

by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith implementation of conservative treatment methods like physiotherapy and individually tailored, adjusted exercises, quality of