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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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The Second Doctor’s Visit for Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee

By Matthew Thompson Health Expert
You've had your first visit with the doctor, and found out that you have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. As discussed in my last post, the goal of the first visit was to obtain the correct diagnosis. Now it's time to discuss some of the possible treatments and what to expect for the second visit. Remember that doctors will vary in what they do at each visit, so this article is meant to be used as a guideline.

 

To start, the initial treatment of osteoarthritis usually depends on your ow...

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Expert & Community Posts

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If at First You Don't Succeed...
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...over-the-counter, and I think Vodoo too), physical therapy, an exercise program, water therapy,... Read more »

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Tips For Preventing Osteoarthritis Part 1
By Michael Makover , Health Expert

...can find a BMI calculator on HealthCentral's Diet & Exercise site. Get Enough Vitamin D and... Read more »

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Part 1 -- Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies
By Michael Makover , Health Expert

...guide. You can find a BMI calculator on our Diet & Exercise site. Get Enough Vitamin D and... Read more »

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Lists for Living and Somedays
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...physical therapist twice a week and have several sets of exercises to do twice daily to stretch... Read more »

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Hip Resurfacing Surgery Instead of a Hip Replacement Is Increasingly Popular
By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...high-level of physical activity each day (sports, vigorous exercise, etc.). However, some... Read more »

Health Guide

Osteoporosis: Treatment
...Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.ExerciseExercise may help improve the strength and quality of knee cartilage,... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis Reading List
...MD).  A really great book on how to change your diet and keep track of your foods, medications, daily exercises, etc. The Okinawa Program: How the World’s Longest-Lived People Achieve... Read more »
Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles
Exercise is critical for strong muscles and bones. Muscle strength declines as people age, but studies report that when people exercise they are stronger and leaner than others in their age... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors
...risk. Being heavier compounded the chances for osteoarthritis.)People Who Engage in High-Intensity Exercise. There has been some question about the role of strenuous exercise in osteoarthritis.... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes
...Adjusting the work area or substituting tasks that produce less stress on joints helps reduce shock.ExerciseJoints require motion to stay healthy. Long periods of inactivity cause the arthritic... Read more »

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