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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing knee osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing quality of life. The primary components of physical therapy for knee OA include exercise therapy and patient education. Exercise…
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Knee Pain: Physiotherapy can solve most issues.

Knee pain is a prevalent issue affecting individuals of all ages and can arise from various causes, including injuries, arthritis, and overuse. Understanding the underlying factors and treatment options is essential for effective management. Common…

Hot off the Press! Updated Knee Pain Recommendations

Fresh off the press! Here is a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association looking at assessment and treatment of knee pain. Some interesting information here:   Knee pain accounts for approximately 5% of all general…
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Exercise vs NSAIDS for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis

Research Synthesis: Specific exercise just as effective as Anti-inflammatory Meds for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis pain. This large scale meta-analysis shows how movement is medicine. Here is what the research tells us...and there is…
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Lower body Osteoarthritis and Activity: The Goldilocks effect

Not too much, not too little - Just right. Over the years research has dramatically moved toward supporting the idea that our bodies are made to move. This movement makes us stronger can contribute to not only recovery from injury but also…

Key Facts about Knee Osteoarthritis

Preventing anterior knee pain

Anterior Knee Pain can be prevented: Knee straps Running on softer surfaces Gradual progressive loading of exercise Foot Orthotics Read full article here: https://tinyurl.com/Knee-Pain-Prevention  

Common Knee Pain Treatment Guidelines

Have you ever wondered how we try to synthesize information to provide the best care? Basically we want you to get better faster. One of the best ways is to follow "Clinical Practice Guidelines" which rates what works and what doesn't... Check…
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Tracking Progress and Getting Stronger

TRACKING YOUR INJURY RECOVERY PROGRESS Recovering from an injury takes time and tracking your injury recovery progress can be a challenging time for you. Your recovery process can be influenced by a large number of factors all influencing…