Radiographic knee osteoarthritis severity has no impact on fall risk: the locomotive syndrome and health outcomes in the aizu cohort study (LOHAS): a cross-sectional study - Sonobe T, Otani K, Sekiguchi M, Otoshi K, Nikaido T, Sato M, Konno S, Matsumoto Y.
BACKGROUND: To investigate factors that have an impact on the risk of falls and determine whether radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a factor involved in falls independent of knee pain, psychological factors, and physical function. METHODS: ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Physical therapists' attitudes, beliefs, and barriers regarding fall screening and prevention among patients with knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study - Alsobhi M, Gmmash A, Aldhabi R, Almaddah MR, Ameen A, Almotairi F, Basuodan R, Khan F.
Falls are commonly associated with knee osteoarthritis and represent a significant financial burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, the discovery of physical therapists' attitudes and practices regarding fall screening and prevention among patients wi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
PRT and Neuromuscular Exercise Tie at Improving Hip OA PRT and Neuromuscular Exercise Tie at Improving Hip OA
Progressive resistance training or neuromuscular exercise for 12 weeks helped to improve hip function, pain, and quality of life to a similar degree in people with osteoarthritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Progressive Resistance Training Not Superior for Hip Osteoarthritis
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 -- Progressive resistance training (PRT) is not superior to neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX) for improving functional performance in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online April 9 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Here's a Good Exercise Option for Hip OA
(MedPage Today) -- Neuromuscular exercise was as effective as progressive resistance training (PRT) for helping people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip improve functional ability and reduce pain, a cluster-randomized trial showed.
Patients... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - April 8, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Clinical value of some knee and hip MRIs questioned
While MRI-detected biomarkers may serve a beneficial role for people with hip and knee pain, the modality's clinical utility may be limited in patients over the age of 45 in patients with advanced osteoarthritis, according to an article published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR).
After performing a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature to assess the clinical utility of MRI in this patient population, NYU Langone Health researchers found several knee structural lesions on MRI that represented potential imaging biomarkers. However, they also found that identifying meniscal tears on MRI like...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Musculoskeletal Radiology MRI Source Type: news
Should You Give Injectables a Shot for Osteoarthritis Pain?
A number of injectables, including corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, are available to help treat painful knee osteoarthritis. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
IIT Guwahati researchers develop tailored solutions based on regenerative therapies for knee meniscus tears
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in collaboration with the University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, have developed three innovative treatment solutions for knee meniscus tears, historically challenging injuries to treat. These regenerative therapies offer personalized solutions tailored to each patient, potentially preventing future complications like osteoarthritis. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Duke leads $33M federal project to forward osteoarthritis treatment, rebuild joints
Duke has landed a multimillion dollar contract through a newly created federal agency that aims to accelerate the pace of medical advancements. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Zac Ezzone Source Type: news
Blackford, Radiobotics enter commercial partnership
Blackford and Radiobotics are entering a commercial partnership to bring RBfracture and RBknee to healthcare professionals via the Blackford Platform.
Blackford provides healthcare professionals access to a portfolio of more than 125 AI products designed to drive clinical accuracy and efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Blackford said by integrating Radiobotics’s advanced technology into the Blackford Platform, the company can offer healthcare providers more powerful tools to automate fracture detection on x-ray images and analyzing knee x-rays for osteoarthritis.
RBfracture, a clinical decision-support tool, uses...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But exercise can help ease osteoarthritis pain and improve mobility. Here's what to know. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Risk of fall or fracture with concomitant use of prescription opioids and other medications in osteoarthritis patients - Khan NF, Bykov K, Katz JN, Glynn RJ, Vine SM, Kim SC.
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) patients taking prescription opioids for pain are at increased risk of fall or fracture, and the concomitant use of interacting drugs may further increase the risk of these events. AIMS: To identify prescription opioid-relat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Ask Dr Rosemary Leonard: 'Is a hip replacement the only cure for osteoarthritis?'
Dr Rosemary Leonard answers one Express reader's query about her husband's treatment options for hip pain caused by osteoarthritis (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercising With Osteoarthritis: Five Things to Know Exercising With Osteoarthritis: Five Things to Know
Medscape Medical News spoke with osteoarthritis experts on the ideal amount of exercise for patients, available resources, and how to motivate patients to move more.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 14, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Exercising With Osteoarthritis: 5 Things to Know Exercising With Osteoarthritis: 5 Things to Know
Medscape Medical News spoke with osteoarthritis experts on the ideal amount of exercise for patients, available resources, and how to motivate patients to move more.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - February 14, 2024 Category: Nursing Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
