One of the most common questions that Physical Therapists get asked is whether running will increase your risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). In the past, many healthcare practitioners told their patients that running would wear down the cartilage of the knees, ultimately resulting in art...
Background/Purpose:TKRis commonly performed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Historically, RA patients were at higher risk of post-operative AEs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this is true in the era of widespread DMARD and biologic use. Methods: ...
A drug calledtanezumabreduced pain and improved physical function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip, according to the results of a large clinical trial published in JAMA. Inflammatory Arthritis Medications Simplified 25 related questions found What is the most effective drug for osteoa...
If you’ve suffered from a frozen shoulder for a long time, physiotherapy may help. Its development has been slowed, but it improves joint mobility. Shoulder arthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage in the joint capsule deteriorates. The most beneficial exe...
Knee pain on the front of the joint could be patellar arthritis or patellar tendonitis. These conditions tend to hurt when bending the knee, kneeling and/or
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Pressure ulcers may also occur against the back of the knee. If the seat depth is too short pressure is increased at the thighs with a risk of pressure ulcers in the mid-thigh region. Good practice recommends a minimum of 2.5 cm clearance between the edge of the seat and the back of ...
Runners who overpronate may be more susceptible to shin splints, back problems and tendonitis in the knee. Since pain is a result of over-pronation, and not directly from flat feet, some flat-footed runners do not experience any problems even though they have flat feet, simply because they...
A stiff knee in the morning, leg pain during the day, and back pain at night. These things can greatly decrease our overall wellness and happiness. When you improve your mobility and movement, this allows you to move freely without pain.This can also help prevent falls which are one of ...
For chronic injuries, pain, stiffness, and soreness without swelling,heatmay be more appropriate. Heat therapy may help with arthritis, knee pain, and stiff joints by using heat packs, pads, and submerging the affected area in warm water. ...