Knee osteoarthritis is a very common problem. As I have reviewed in previous blogs, and as I detail in my book, The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health and Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis, treating osteoarthritis should include several basic steps, including an appropriate anti-inflammatory diet, exercises, and often supplements. Exercising should ideally include three parts:
(1) stretching
(2) strengthening
(3) aerobic conditioning
Always check with your doctor prior to starting any...
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a crippling condition, preventing the usual activities of walking, exercise and often resting without pain.... Read more »
Aging is inevitable; osteoarthritis is not. Despite popular belief, osteoarthritis is really a problem that has more to do with joint... Read more »
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... Read more »
The American College of Sports Medicine together with the American Medical Association have recently published updated exercise guidelines... Read more »
The best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In the previous post and in this one I discuss preventive strategies for osteoarthritis. ... Read more »
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Lots of studies show that strengthening exercises can help older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA). But what kind of exercises work best? This... Read more »
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New evidence shows that special hands-on treatment given by trained physical therapists helps ease pain and stiffness in patients with knee... Read more »
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X-rays often show changes in the hip joint associated with osteoarthritis (OA). But arthritis may not show up until more severe damage is done.... Read more »
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The results of this study from Taiwan showed that a magnetic knee wrap for patients with osteoarthritis is safe, effective, and low cost. Using... Read more »
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Exercise is important for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Strength training has been shown to help younger adults with OA. But how important... Read more »
Walking Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active is good for the entire body. A brisk walk will help increase bloodflow and will build the muscles around the knee. Walking is a low-impact activity as well, so you are not damaging the...
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