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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
Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

byMcGill UniversityClinical description of affected individuals from Family 1 and 2. a Pedigrees of the two affected families. Black symbols represent affected individuals. b Photographs of the

Discovery unravels the mystery of a rare bone disease

byMcGill UniversityClinical description of affected individuals from Family 1 and 2. a Pedigrees of the two affected families. Black symbols represent affected individuals. b Photographs of the
New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

by Lewis Ingram, Grant R. Tomkinson and Hunter Bennett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms

New research shows how long, hard and often you need to stretch to improve your flexibility

by Lewis Ingram, Grant R. Tomkinson and Hunter Bennett,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCan you reach down and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms
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
Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U

Knee pain goes under the knife following 'game changing' research

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new treatment for chronic pain from osteoarthritis has been trialled following clinical research conducted by the Royal Berkshire Hospital and U
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
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply c

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply c
Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAn overview of our web application to collect and analyze movement data. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4174

Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAn overview of our web application to collect and analyze movement data. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4174
Steroid injections do not hasten the need for knee replacement

Steroid injections do not hasten the need for knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that corticosteroid injections for knee OA treatment do not hasten a patient's progression to a total knee repla

Steroid injections do not hasten the need for knee replacement

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that corticosteroid injections for knee OA treatment do not hasten a patient's progression to a total knee repla
Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels

Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institu

Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institu
Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea