All articles tagged with #osteoarthritis
Regular movement is the most effective treatment for osteoarthritis, yet many patients aren’t referred to exercise or physiotherapy; supervised programs like GLA:D improve pain and function and can provide benefits for months. There are no disease-modifying drugs, and surgery is often considered only after non-surgical options fail, while obesity and inflammation influence risk but can be countered by ongoing activity.
Researchers at Stanford have discovered that inhibiting the protein 15-PGDH can promote cartilage regeneration and prevent osteoarthritis in mice, offering hope for non-surgical treatments for aging and injury-related joint damage, with promising initial results on human tissue samples.,
Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, and swimming, can significantly reduce knee pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for those with osteoarthritis, with low to moderate-impact activities recommended for managing symptoms effectively.
A comprehensive review of over 200 studies has found that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming are the most effective for relieving knee pain and improving mobility in adults over 45 with osteoarthritis, with these activities showing the best short- and long-term outcomes.
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed an AI system that can predict future knee X-ray images and assess disease risk, potentially transforming osteoarthritis treatment by enabling earlier and personalized care. The system, trained on a large dataset, outperforms existing tools in speed and efficiency and could lead to similar innovations for other chronic diseases.
A South Korean clinical trial found that low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) can significantly reduce pain and improve function in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, offering a potential alternative to pain medications and surgery, with minimal side effects.
Experts emphasize that regular movement and exercise are the most effective treatments for joint pain and osteoarthritis, yet many patients are not receiving this guidance, leading to unnecessary surgeries and worsening conditions. Exercise helps protect joint cartilage, strengthen muscles, reduce inflammation, and improve overall joint health, making it a crucial, non-invasive approach to managing and preventing osteoarthritis.
To avoid knee replacement, maintain a healthy weight, stay active with regular walking, strengthen supporting muscles through exercises, and engage in low-impact sports like biking or swimming to keep joints healthy and reduce osteoarthritis risk.
A recent clinical trial suggests that a single course of low-dose radiation therapy may reduce pain and improve mobility in individuals with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, potentially delaying the need for surgery, with no significant side effects observed.
A 65-year-old woman in South Korea with osteoarthritis had gold threads inserted during acupuncture, which were visible on X-ray and posed potential health risks, highlighting concerns about the safety and efficacy of gold-thread acupuncture.
A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology demonstrates that personalized gait retraining, involving small adjustments to foot angle during walking, can significantly reduce knee pain and slow cartilage degradation in people with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis, offering a drug- and surgery-free treatment option.
A recent study found that a slight change in walking gait, such as pointing toes in or out, can significantly reduce knee pain in adults with osteoarthritis, offering relief comparable to over-the-counter medications.
A study suggests that changing the way you walk by adjusting the foot angle can significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and slow cartilage degeneration, offering a potential alternative to medication, though it requires specialized training and technology for effective implementation.
A study suggests that changing the angle of your feet while walking can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and slow cartilage degeneration, offering a potential non-pharmacological treatment option that could be as effective as medication, though it requires specialized training and technology for implementation.
A new electronic knee sleeve using TENS technology is showing promise in reducing pain and stiffness for osteoarthritis patients, allowing them to walk further and perform daily activities more comfortably, with ongoing clinical trials involving 80 participants.