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Knee Arthritis? Exercise Can Help Manage the Pain.  The New York Times Building Strength, Restoring Movement: Together Against Osteoarthritis  ET HealthWorld Adding Physical Therapy Did Not Further Reduce Knee Pain From Meniscal Tear  MedPage Today How to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis with aerobic exercise  WLFI News 18 Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study  News-Medical Source link

People living with knee osteoarthritis may find the greatest relief from aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming, according to a new study published in The BMJ. Researchers found that these forms of exercise were the most effective for easing pain, improving movement, and enhancing overall quality of life. Although other exercise types can provide added benefits, the researchers …

With the decrease in temperatures, most individuals with arthritis start to experience increased joint pains, stiffness and reduced movements. Winter is a season that can also be problematic when it comes to the health of the joints, whether it be with colder air, alterations in barometric pressure, or maybe even just the fact of the season and change of routine.The …

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a neck implant for rheumatoid arthritis that stimulates the vagus nerve. Therapy is automatic and lasts one minute per day, and the implant’s battery is rated for at least 10 years. The vagus nerve, the long nerve pair that links the brain to organs and senses body state, carries signals that can …

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and happens when the cartilage protecting joints gets worn down. It’s painful and debilitating, but new research suggests that low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) may work as a countermeasure. Researchers from across South Korea ran a clinical trial involving 114 people with knee osteoarthritis to compare two different doses of LDRT and a …

After years of research, scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis is often preceded by a silent, symptomless stage. Catching the autoimmune disorder earlier could mean lessening the painful joint inflammation and damage, or even stopping its progression. Some people who develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are deemed at risk years before the appearance of joint inflammation (synovitis), due to the presence …

Share on PinterestScientists have found that rheumatoid arthritis may begin years before symptoms start showing. Cavan Images/Getty Images Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that cannot be cured but can be treated to prevent its progression. Individuals at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis can be identified 3-5 years prior to symptom onset based on autoantibody levels, but only 30-60% …

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed. The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs that are released in response to small changes in pH in the body. During an arthritis flare-up, a joint becomes inflamed and …

Moving your body in new ways can nudge your brain to pay attention. That simple idea sits behind a growing fitness trend: walking backward, sometimes called “retro walking.” It’s not about showing off at the track. It’s about sharpening how you think while you move. Researchers have reported that when people walk backward, activity in the prefrontal cortex …

Lynn Milam (right) says that a nerve-stimulating implant has dramatically improved her rheumatoid arthritis, allowing her and her husband, Donald, to regain the life they once enjoyed together. Lynn Milam hide caption toggle caption Lynn Milam For more than four years, Lynn Milam’s life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints. “My children could not hug …