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A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp

A spinal muscle's size and shape is linked to body fat, according to new research

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study carried out by researchers at Concordia's School of Health provides a new way of looking at the spine. Nowp
Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcross Europe, people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are less able to work than people in th

Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcross Europe, people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are less able to work than people in th
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
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
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w
Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day

Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?

by Martin Lasalle,University of MontrealCanadian speed skaters can adjust to a 13-hour time difference in just five days. That’s twice as fast as the conventional theory that it takes half a day
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against vitamin D supplementation for fracture, fall prevention

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults. These recomm
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
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
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
Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co

Genetic discovery could lead to early detection, treatment for osteoarthritis

by Doug M. Dollemore,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA newly detected flaw in a genetic signaling pathway that leads to a hyper-active inflammatory response co
Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a