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Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c
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
New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:

New gene linked to osteoporosis identified

New gene linked to osteoporosis identifiedbyOsaka UniversityMolecular mechanism of senescence induced by osteoblast MEN1 deficiency SASP: senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Credit:
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?

What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear?ByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on December 05, 2020Medically reviewed byMiho J. Tanaka, MDRotator cuff tears are a common injury of the complex should
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
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w
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
Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Genetic predisposition is increased across patients with pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Marc P. Maurits, from the Lei

Role of genetics studied in rheumatoid arthritis development

Genetic predisposition is increased across patients with pre-rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 12 inArthritis & Rheumatology.Marc P. Maurits, from the Lei
Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by

Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.The study led by
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
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