Exercise
Fear of movement reduces quality of life for people with osteoarthritis
People with knee osteoarthritis are experiencing a decreased quality of life due to a fear of movement associated with the condition, says research published in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Intensive resistance training is effective and safe for some women with osteoporosis, research group discovers
High-intensity resistance and impact training may improve bone and muscle strength in select postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis, according to a small study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
Former rugby union players are at greater risk of arthritis and other joint problems
Former rugby union players seem to have a higher risk of developing arthritis and other musculoskeletal problems than the general population, says new research in Scientific Reports. Continue reading
Qigong may reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with arthritis
Qigong, a type of exercise used in China for centuries, may be useful as an intervention for people with arthritis, a research team reports in an academic journal. Continue reading
Neck pain: exercise therapy is the way forward, says review of the evidence
Physiotherapy may be an unnecessary addition to exercise therapy when it comes to treating neck pain, says research published in Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. Continue reading
