Archive for Osteoarthritis

Doctor answers questions about osteoarthritis (Simi Valley Acorn)

Nearly 27 million Americans now struggle with osteoarthritis , the most common form of arthritis. For decades, people thought arthritis was simply the result of aging. Today, people are learning that OA—the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joint caused by wear and tear—affects people of every age.

Research To Assess Hip Exercises As Treatment For Osteoarthritis In The Knee Joints (redOrbit)

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients with osteoarthritis.

Study to assess hip exercises as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee joints (EurekAlert!)

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a novel regimen of hip-muscle exercises to decrease the load on the knee joints in patients with osteoarthritis. The goal is not only to relieve pain but also, possibly, to halt progression of the disease.