Category: Knee Pain
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Diabetes in Osteoarthritis: Pain Is Worse
— Association was independent of obesity and radiographic severity by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 3, 2020 Among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), pain was greater for those with coexisting diabetes mellitus (DM), and this association was independent of obesity and radiographic severity, European researchers found. In an analysis that adjusted for…
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Cigarette Smoking and Knee Arthritis
In this article, the authors found that the more one smokes cigarettes, the higher the risk of developing knee arthritis, primarily in men. ~ Dr. Broussard Cigarette smoking and knee osteoarthritis in the elderly: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey Experimental Gerontology — Kwon HM, et al. | February 28, 2020…
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What Kind of Diet Helps Knee Arthritis Pain?
This article reports that the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of pain worsening in knee arthritis. ~ Dr. Broussard Mediterranean diet and knee osteoarthritis outcomes: A longitudinal cohort study Clinical Nutrition Volume 38, Issue 6, December 2019, Pages 2735-2739 NicolaVeronese Summary Objectives Mediterranean diet has several beneficial effects on health, but data regarding…
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Knee Pain and Activity Levels
If you are female, overweight and have knee pain, please consider your overall activity levels. This article suggests more physical activity helps reduce disability levels., so try to get up and moving. If you need help with that knee pain, consider letting me take a look, I might be able to help. If my YouTube…
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Low-Level Laser For Knee Arthritis
This study reviewed published articles o low-level laser therapy for chronic knee pain and arthritis. The authors suggest that this type of therapy my help reduce pain and disability, and that it was very safe. ~ Dr. Broussard Efficacy of low-level laser therapy on pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of…
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A Warning From a Doctor Who Has Done Thousands of Steroid Injections for Arthritis
The extremely common treatment might be causing more harm than previously thought. JAMES HAMBLIN OCTOBER 17, 2019 After giving birth to a baby, a young woman told her nurses at Boston Medical Center that she was having pain in her hip. That happens sometimes after births, says Ali Guermazi, one of the doctors involved. As…
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Early Intervention In Knee Arthritis Helps Control Pain, Disability and Work Loss
“Nonpharmacologic modalities conditionally recommended for knee arthritis included medial wedge insoles for valgus knee arthritis, subtalar strapped lateral insoles for varus knee arthritis, medially-directed patellar taping, manual therapy, walking aids, thermal agents, tai chi, self‐management programs, and psychosocial interventions,” Marc C. Hochberg and the other authors of the paper stated. The American College of Rheumatology also…
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Physical Activity Reduces Pain and Improves Quality of Life In People With Knee Arthritis
People with knee or hip arthritis who participate in physical activity equivalent to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans have less pain and improved quality of life compared to people who are more sedentary. Some of the recomendations are 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise in bouts of about 10 minutes. Here’s…
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Pain Management Best Practices Report – 2019
In this official final report on pain management best practices by the Department of Health and Human Services US Government, they included complementary and integrative health. Specifically, they recommend acupuncture, massage and manipulative procedures, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Yoga, Tai Chi, and spirituality. ~ Dr. Broussard May 9, 2019 PAIN MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE…
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Balance Better Than Strength Training For Knee Arthritis
This article suggests that proprioceptive training reduces knee arthritis pain, and should be included in rehab programs. Here is an example of a simple proprioceptive exercise, and this guy shows more advanced proprioceptive exercises. ~ Dr. Broussard J Athl Train. 2019 Apr;54(4):418-428. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-329-17. Epub 2019 Apr 17. Proprioceptive Training and Outcomes of Patients With…