Osteoarthritis
Video-assisted hand therapy equal to in-person sessions after thumb arthritis surgery
Hand therapy is often recommended after surgery for arthritis. But for many of us, travelling to clinics is difficult in terms of logistics and finances.
New research in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggests videos of exercises can be as helpful as in-person sessions. Continue reading
Early-onset osteoarthritis cases have almost doubled since 1990
Early-onset osteoarthritis – defined as occurring in people aged 30–54 years old – nearly doubled between 1990 and 2019 says new data. Why? Because of the rise in overweight and obesity, the team behind the findings suggests. Continue reading
Target calcium crystal deposits to relieve osteoarthritis knee pain
Calcium crystal deposits in the knee contribute to joint damage and could represent a successful area of treatment, says new research in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
High temperatures and low humidity may double risk of gout flare
Weather conditions may double the risk of a gout flare says new research from Australia. But no clear link was found between weather and common muscle and joint symptoms. Continue reading
Chronic arthritis pain: unlocking the power of nutrition
Can what we eat make a difference to our health conditions? Research is certainly leaning towards the fact that diet does play a role in inflammation and musculoskeletal pain.
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