Osteoarthritis
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
Potential arthritis treatment prevents cartilage breakdown – nanoscale particles
A new injectable material made of nanoscale particles that can administer drugs directly to the cartilage of people with osteoarthritis has been designed by a US team. The material can penetrate deep into the cartilage, delivering drugs that could potentially heal damaged tissue. Continue reading
Pilates has a range of benefits when it comes to chronic musculoskeletal conditions says small study
A Pilates exercise programme was found to have multiple benefits for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and lower back pain, a research team reports in Musculoskeletal Care. Continue reading
