Exercise is not harmful for osteoarthritic knees, study reveals
Contrary to common belief, exercise does not harm knee cartilage in people with osteoarthritis. In fact, it may help maintain knee function, a new study has shown.
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Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
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Ultralight knee brace helps people with osteoarthritis
DJO Global recently unveiled an ultralight knee brace for people suffering from osteoarthritis.
Shorter lifespans, less quality of life found for those obese and with osteoarthritis of the knee
Close to 40% of elderly Americans are obese or have osteoarthritis of the knee, or both, which, on average, eliminates 3.5 years of a positive quality of life for seniors, according to new research.
‘Prehabilitation’ for knee replacements quickens recovery time, researchers discover
Patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee, which is common in seniors, experienced better leg functioning before knee replacement surgery and faster recovery times when they completed a preoperative exercise program.
Gender disparity in cost of osteoarthritis care
A new study has found that the cost associated with caring for osteoarthritis patients tops $185.5 billion per year and is dramatically higher for women than for men.
