Iona Walton
Hip abductor strength improves long-term function in knee osteoarthritis
Build up strength in hip abductor muscles to lower the impact of knee osteoarthritis after research shows the muscle group may be more important than previously realised. The hip abductor muscles include the gluteus maximus and minimus (ie the buttock) and the tensor fascia lata (an outer thigh muscle). Continue reading
Consultation and exercises improve grip strength in hand osteoarthritis – new study
When it comes to hand osteoarthritis, support and information is scarce, but now a new study has found that a single session of tailored information and exercises can improve grip strength and patient satisfaction. Continue reading
Kneeling for 30 minutes a day is linked to synovitis in knee osteoarthritis
Kneeling for 30 minutes or longer daily is associated with synovitis in people with or at risk for knee osteoarthritis, says a study in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Physiotherapy reduces use of strong painkillers in people with musculoskeletal pain
A large study has found that early physiotherapy is associated with about 10% reduction in opioid painkiller use. Continue reading
Cucumber extract reduces knee arthritis pain – new research findings
An extract of cucumber may be helpful for managing the pain and stiffness of knee arthritis after a study in Clinical Interventions in Aging found it performed well compared to glucosamine-chondroitin. Continue reading
