Osteoarthritis
Reduce chronic pain without drugs – review of the most effective methods
An updated evidence review into non-invasive non-drug treatment for chronic pain conditions reveals that previous trends are gathering momentum. Continue reading
Evidence review suggests which non-opioid painkillers help chronic pain conditions
Pain relief is a hot topic due to issues around addiction, side effects and whether some painkillers actually work. Continue reading
Tech news: app may help reduce osteoarthritis pain
A new mobile phone app may improve some symptoms for people with arthritis, says research published in PLOS ONE. Continue reading
Baduanjin – a form of Qigong – may reduce knee osteoarthritis
Baduanjin exercise, a common form of Chinese Qigong exercise that consists of eight movements of low intensity, may have favourable effects for people with knee arthritis, a team reports in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Continue reading
COMPELLING evidence that older adults should exercise
Physically active older adults enjoy a whole range of positive health benefits says a large evidence review.
Published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, the review assessed the relationship between physical activity and health in adults aged 60 years or older. Continue reading
