Both High-, Low-Dose Exercise Therapy Good for Knee OA
Study results surprised researchers comparing high-dose versus low-dose exercise therapy in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
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Mast Cells May Explain Differences in Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Increased levels of mast cells may explain why women with knee osteoarthritis report worse pain than men, HSS researchers note.
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Saol Therapeutics Enrolls First Patients in Phase 2 COMPASS Trial
Saol Therapeutics announces that the first patient has been enrolled in the company's Phase 2 COMPASS Osteoarthritis Pain Trial.
Updated OACareTools Now Available
The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance and Pfizer release an updated and expanded version of OACareTools, an online toolkit to help healthcare providers and their patients manage osteoarthritis.
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Ageless Biotech Announces FDA Accepted Phase IIb Study Targeting Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint
Ageless Biotech Inc has acquired an FDA Investigational New Drug Application for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee, it announces.
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Managing Knee OA Pain
Joseph A. Zeni Jr, PT, PhD, discusses knee osteoarthritis treatment options in this feature for the February/March 2022 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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Scientists Develop Biophysical Model to Help Better Diagnose and Treat Osteoarthritis
Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology and Cornell University have teamed up to explore cartilage tissue’s unique properties with the hopes of improving osteoarthritis diagnosis and treatment.
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Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Updates OACareTools Online Toolkit
The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) in collaboration with Pfizer, has updated and expanded OACareTools, an online toolkit that aims to reduce the burden of this disease.
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Researchers Identify Osteoarthritis ‘Pain Pathway’
A particular molecular signaling pathway plays an important role in producing osteoarthritis (OA) pain, researchers from North Carolina State University suggest, in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
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New UArizona Health Sciences Study to Focus on Link Between Knee Aging and Osteoarthritis
Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to determine if changes in knee structure can predict clinical outcomes and treatments in people with osteoarthritis.
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Glide Into This Osteoarthritis Treatment
Inspired by the icy surface used by skaters and others, ACS Nano have developed a treatment for osteoarthritis that enhances lubrication and reduces friction and inflammation in a rat model of the disease.
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Telehealth-Delivered Diet and Exercise Programs Led to Significant Improvements in Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Quality of Life
Video-based, telehealth-delivered exercise and weight loss programs with online educational support improved pain and function in people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Does Physical Activity Impact Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis?
In a recent analysis, investigators did not find any link between the amount and duration of physical activity with individuals’ risk of developing knee osteoarthritis.
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Virtual Exercise Effective for People with Arthritis and Helps Them Stay Socially Connected
A virtual exercise program can be safe for people with musculoskeletal conditions. It also can help improve their health outcomes and help them feel more socially connected, according to researchers.
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ALGEA 2 Clinical Trial Results of E-Stim for Knee Pain Are Released
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital at Harvard Medical School and Highland Instruments Inc announce clinical results of a clinical trial investigating Highland Instruments’ novel noninvasive neuromodulation technology electrosonic stimulation to treat chronic osteoarthritis knee pain.
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Physical Therapy Associated with Lower Odds of Long-Term Opioid Use After Total Knee Replacement
Boston University researchers have discovered at least one promising way to reduce a patient’s risk of opioid addiction: Participate in physical therapy either before or after total knee replacement surgery.
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3 Exercise Modifications for People With Hand Osteoarthritis
If you have hand osteoarthritis, here’s how you should modify your exercise routine to avoid aggravating your hands, experts suggest, according to Livestrong.
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Partnership Aims to Increase Awareness of Osteoarthritis in the Military
Osteoarthritis Action Alliance and others are launching a campaign through Veterans Day to empower veterans to stay active, maintain a healthy weight, prevent injury, and manage joint pain.
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